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South Harrison High

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South Harrison High ranks 72 nd of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

72^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 367 Missouri High Schools

Better than 80% of Missouri high schools

Summary

South Harrison High is a public high school located in Bethany, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 266 students. The school is part of the South Harrison County R-II school district, which is ranked 52 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Harrison High has shown fluctuating academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 46 to 241 out of 352-378 Missouri high schools. The school's performance on End of Course (EOC) exams has been mixed, with some subjects like English II performing well above the state average, while others like Algebra I and Biology I have struggled to match the state's proficiency levels. The school has maintained a relatively strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 82.3% to 90.9% over the past few years, which is a positive metric that sets it apart from some of the smaller nearby schools, such as North Daviess High, which has lower graduation rates.

South Harrison High has a significant population of low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, with the percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients ranging from 34.16% to 44.36% in recent years. The school's performance in serving this population has been mixed, with the low-SES student subgroup ranking between 100 and 173 out of 250-268 Missouri high schools. Additionally, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.3% to 22.9% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average and may be impacting the school's overall academic performance. By focusing on these key areas, the school can work to improve its overall standing and better serve the needs of its students.

243

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,127

Per pupil spending ?

40.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3400 Bulldog Ave
Bethany, MO 64424-0445

(660) 425-8051

District: South Harrison County R-II

Feeder schools for South Harrison High:

Elementary:	South Harrison Elementary
Middle:	South Harrison Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.5%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Two or more races:

3.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 50th percentile in 2015 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (53% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Missouri high schools

✓98% graduate within 4 years

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg53%

Missouri avg45%

72^nd of 367

Missouri public high schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 31 pts since 2015

From top 50% (2015) to top 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

52^nd of 367South Harrison County R-II among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	68.5	72 of 367	80.4%	★★★★☆
2024	73.5	46 of 378	87.8%	★★★★☆
2023	30.4	241 of 352	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.9	177 of 361	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.5	109 of 358	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.4	153 of 460	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.0	280 of 468	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	54.1	195 of 404	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.4	175 of 401	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	48.7	253 of 504	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.3	148 of 521	71.6%	★★★★☆
2013	69.9	68 of 523	87.0%	★★★★☆
2012	62.0	139 of 522	73.4%	★★★★☆
2011	62.1	140 of 528	73.5%	★★★★☆
2010	56.2	199 of 516	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	77.3	28 of 507	94.5%	★★★★★
2008	57.2	224 of 539	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	43.7	345 of 538	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	46.4	320 of 534	40.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2023	36.6	173 of 268	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.4	100 of 250	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.8	158 of 368	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.0	184 of 382	51.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	62.6	71 of 306	76.8%	★★★★☆
2024	69.9	45 of 321	86.0%	★★★★☆
2023	25.0	226 of 302	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.0	196 of 310	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.7	101 of 309	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.6	187 of 430	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	31.9	310 of 440	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)77th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)35th percentile+4 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English II75%+22 vs state

Algebra I44%~ state avg

Biology I39%~ state avg

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Schools Near South Harrison High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)		MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)		MAP Algebra I (2025)	MAP Biology I (2025)	MAP English II (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Harrison High	Public	9-12	3400 Bulldog Ave	Bethany	64424	Harrison County	South Harrison County R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 425-8051	243	17	14.6	40.7%	220 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.7%)	68.5	72^nd of 367 public high schools	80.4%		73.5	46^th of 378 public high schools	87.8%	26						43.7	39.2	74.9	$15,127	$1,401	$13,726
North Central Career Center	Public	7-12	1401 Daily Rd	Bethany	64424	Harrison County	South Harrison County R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 425-2196	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ridgeway High	Public	6-12	305 Main St	Ridgeway	64481	Harrison County	Ridgeway R-V	No	No	No	No	(660) 872-6813	31	8	4.1	87.1%	29 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)								(n/a)									$20,683	$668	$20,015
Gilman City High	Public	7-12	141 Lindsey Ave	Gilman City	64642	Harrison County	Gilman City R-IV	No	No	No	No	(660) 876-5221	60	9	6.9	75.0%	58 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)									$17,174	$284	$16,890
North Harrison High	Public	6-12	12023 Fir St	Eagleville	64442	Harrison County	North Harrison R-III	No	No	No	No	(660) 867-5221	106	11	9.9	53.8%	101 (95.3%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)	64.6		25.0						$14,284	$72	$14,212
Pattonsburg High	Public	6-12	1 Panther Dr	Pattonsburg	64670	Daviess County	Pattonsburg R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 367-2111	103	9	11.1	67.0%	101 (98.1%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)	23.6	23.7		29.5	29.5				$13,854	$400	$13,454
Albany High	Public	9-12	101 W Jefferson St	Albany	64402	Gentry County	Albany R-III	No	No	No	No	(660) 726-3911	130	11	11.4	49.2%	124 (95.4%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)								(n/a)						55.0			$13,792	$792	$13,000
Cainsville High	Public	6-12	1308 Depot St	Cainsville	64632	Harrison County	Cainsville R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 893-5214	38	8	4.9	63.2%	37 (97.4%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$21,058	$805	$20,253
North Daviess High	Public	7-12	413 E Second St	Jameson	64647	Daviess County	North Daviess R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 828-4123	26	7	3.8	100.0%	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$30,164	$1,806	$28,358

Frequently Asked Questions about South Harrison High

What is the racial makeup of South Harrison High?

Students at South Harrison High are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is South Harrison High a good school?

South Harrison High ranks 72^nd of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is South Harrison High in?

South Harrison County R-II

How many students attend South Harrison High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 243 students attended South Harrison High.

What schools feed into South Harrison High?

South Harrison High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Harrison Elementary
Middle : South Harrison Middle

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