Kirksville High School is a public high school located in Kirksville, Missouri, United States. The school serves grades 9 through 12, and is part of the Kirksville R-III School District.
Serving 791 students in grades 9-12, Kirksville Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 791 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kirksville Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kirksville Sr. High School's student population of 791 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
791 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1894
School Rankings
Kirksville 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 Kirksville Sr. High School is 0.30, 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
#238 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
8%
15%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kirksville Sr. High School's ranking?
Kirksville Sr. High School is ranked #238 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kirksville Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Kirksville Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kirksville Sr. High School?
791 students attend Kirksville Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Kirksville Sr. High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kirksville Sr. High School?
Kirksville Sr. High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kirksville Sr. High School offer ?
Kirksville Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kirksville Sr. High School part of?
Kirksville Sr. High School is part of Kirksville R-III School District.
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