Serving 67 students in grades 7-12, Mercer High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Mercer High School's student population of 67 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Mercer High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercer High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1387 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
87%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Mercer High School's ranking?
Mercer High School is ranked #1387 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mercer High School?
The graduation rate of Mercer High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mercer High School?
67 students attend Mercer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mercer High School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mercer High School?
Mercer High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mercer High School offer ?
Mercer High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mercer High School part of?
Mercer High School is part of North Mercer County R-III School District.
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