Top Rankings
Nixa School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,792 students in Nixa School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Nixa School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 43% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Nixa School District are Nixa High School, Mathews Elementary School and John Thomas School Of Discover. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Nixa School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Missouri.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
11 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
6,792 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
452 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nixa School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 555 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
83%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,211 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,095 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,211
$15,190
Spending / Student
$11,095
$14,008
Best Nixa School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nixa High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
514 South Nicholas Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-3500
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
605 South Gregg Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6520
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6520
Gr: K-4 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
John Thomas School Of Discover
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
312 North Market Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6800
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6800
Gr: K-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Espy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 South Gregg Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6820
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6820
Gr: K-4 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
High Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 North Cheyenne Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6700
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6700
Gr: K-4 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Nixa Junior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 North Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6400
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6400
Gr: 7-8 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Nicholas A. Inman Intermediate
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 North Nicholas Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6600
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6600
Gr: 5-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Summit Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
890 North Cheyenne Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-4000
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-4000
Gr: 4-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Century Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
732 North Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-3800
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-3800
Gr: K-4 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
301 South Main Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6359
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6359
Gr: PK | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
301 South Main Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6300
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6300
Gr: PK | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nixa School District?
Nixa School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,792 students.
What is the rank of Nixa School District?
Nixa School District is ranked #7 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nixa School District?
83% of Nixa School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nixa School District?
Nixa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Nixa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,095 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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