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Chilhowee R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 135 students in Chilhowee R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Chilhowee R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
135 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chilhowee R-IV 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#524 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
96%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,289 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,637 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,289
$15,190
Spending / Student
$13,637
$14,008
Best Chilhowee R-IV School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chilhowee Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Sw State Route 2
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Chilhowee High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Sw State Route 2
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Chilhowee, MO 64733
(660) 678-4511
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chilhowee R-IV School District?
Chilhowee R-IV School District manages 2 public schools serving 135 students.
What is the rank of Chilhowee R-IV School District?
Chilhowee R-IV School District is ranked #523 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chilhowee R-IV School District?
96% of Chilhowee R-IV School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chilhowee R-IV School District?
Chilhowee R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Chilhowee R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,637 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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