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Hamilton R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 192 students in Hamilton R-II School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in Missouri.
Public High School in Hamilton R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Hamilton R-II School District have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Penney High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
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This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
753 Schools
# Students
613 Students
293,732 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
22,922 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Hamilton R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#193 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.49
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
93%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $14,396 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,485 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,396
$15,081
Spending / Student
$13,485
$13,908
Best Hamilton R-II School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penney High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
903 N Davis
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2136
Hamilton, MO 64644
(816) 583-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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