Fort Zumwalt South High School is in the Fort Zumwalt School District in Saint Peters, Missouri, United States. In 1987, FZS was the second high school to be founded in the Fort Zumwalt District.
Serving 1,212 students in grades 9-12, Ft. Zumwalt South High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ft. Zumwalt South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ft. Zumwalt South High School's student population of 1,212 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,212 students
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1987
Colors
White, Black, Red
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Ft. Zumwalt South High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ft. Zumwalt South High School is 0.43, 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
#24 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
8%
15%
White
75%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ft. Zumwalt South High School's ranking?
Ft. Zumwalt South High School is ranked #24 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ft. Zumwalt South High School often compared to?
Ft. Zumwalt South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ft. Zumwalt West High School, Ft. Zumwalt North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ft. Zumwalt South High School?
The graduation rate of Ft. Zumwalt South High School is 94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ft. Zumwalt South High School?
1,212 students attend Ft. Zumwalt South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Ft. Zumwalt South High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ft. Zumwalt South High School?
Ft. Zumwalt South High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ft. Zumwalt South High School offer ?
Ft. Zumwalt South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ft. Zumwalt South High School part of?
Ft. Zumwalt South High School is part of Fort Zumwalt School District.
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