Maryville High School is the public high school for Maryville, Missouri. It is the only institution to have the Spoofhound for a mascot. It is a Missouri State High School Activities Association Class III school. The present high school building on the southwest side of Maryville opened in the 1965–66 school year.
Serving 507 students in grades 9-12, Maryville High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maryville 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
Maryville High School's student population of 507 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Maryville 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 Maryville High School is 0.22, 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
#323 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
88%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spoofhound
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maryville High School's ranking?
Maryville High School is ranked #323 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Maryville High School often compared to?
Maryville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nodaway-holt Middle School High School, Jefferson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maryville High School?
The graduation rate of Maryville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Maryville High School?
507 students attend Maryville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Maryville High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maryville High School?
Maryville High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Maryville High School offer ?
Maryville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maryville High School part of?
Maryville High School is part of Maryville R-II School District.
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