Farmington Senior High School is a public comprehensive high school in Farmington, Missouri that is part of the Farmington School District. As of 2019-2020 the student body is 93% white, 3% African-American, 2% Hispanic and 1% Asian.
Serving 1,354 students in grades 9-12, Farmington Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farmington Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Farmington Sr. High School's student population of 1,354 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
School Rankings
Farmington Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmington Sr. High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#275 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
95%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Black Knight
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmington Sr. High School's ranking?
Farmington Sr. High School is ranked #275 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Farmington Sr. High School often compared to?
Farmington Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, North Co. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Farmington Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Farmington Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Farmington Sr. High School?
1,354 students attend Farmington Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Farmington Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farmington Sr. High School?
Farmington Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Farmington Sr. High School offer ?
Farmington Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Farmington Sr. High School part of?
Farmington Sr. High School is part of Farmington R-VII School District.
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