Top Rankings
North St. Francois County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,721 students in North St. Francois County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in North St. Francois County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
2,721 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
215 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
North St. Francois County R-I School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#393 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
83%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.51
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
31 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
2,510 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
92%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
28 Students
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
68 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
115
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
202
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
200
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
218
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
202
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
189
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
173
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
181
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
190
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
172
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
219
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
213
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
232
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
215
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,116 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,611 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,116
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,611
$13,908
Best North St. Francois County R-I School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Elm St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Grades: 5-6
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
North County Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Parkside
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Grades: 3-4
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
North Co. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7151 Raider Rd
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 431-3300
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 431-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 879 students
Rank: #44.
North Co. Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 E Chestnut
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-3300
Grades: 7-8
| 362 students
Rank: n/an/a
405 Hillcrest Dr
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 431-3300
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 431-3300
Grades: PK-2
| 735 students
Rank: n/an/a
Unitec Career Center
Vocational School
7163 Raider Rd
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-2271
Bonne Terre, MO 63628
(573) 358-2271
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North St. Francois County R-I School District?
North St. Francois County R-I School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,721 students.
What is the rank of North St. Francois County R-I School District?
North St. Francois County R-I School District is ranked #389 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North St. Francois County R-I School District?
92% of North St. Francois County R-I School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North St. Francois County R-I School District?
North St. Francois County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is North St. Francois County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,611 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Year-Round Or Traditional Schedule?
Which is more appropriate for your child? A year-round attendance schedule or traditional schedule? We look at the pros and cons.
Why You Should Encourage Your Child to Join a Sports Team
Participating in team sports has a great many benefits for children, there is no doubt. In this article you will learn what those benefits are.
White Students are Now the Minority in U.S. ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools
Increasing birth rates among immigrant families from Asia and Central and South America, combined with lower birth rates among white families, means that for the first time in history, public school students in the United States are majority-minority. This shift in demographics poses difficulties for schools as they work to accommodate children of varying language abilities and socio-economic backgrounds.
