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Best High Schools in Butler, MO

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Top rankedButler High215^th of 367 Missouri high schools

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Butler High up 65 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The city of Butler, Missouri is home to two high schools: Butler High and Ballard High. Both schools serve grades 9-12 and are part of the Butler R-V and Ballard R-II school districts, respectively.

While both Butler High and Ballard High have strong graduation rates, Ballard High stands out with a 100% graduation rate compared to Butler High's 98.3%. However, Butler High has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.9 compared to Ballard High's 6.3. Interestingly, Ballard High spends significantly more per student at $16,862, while Butler High spends $10,631 per student.

In terms of academic performance, both schools struggle to meet state averages on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and English language arts. Additionally, both schools have higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, with Ballard High at 26.8% and Butler High at 20.8%. Despite these challenges, the schools in Butler, Missouri continue to provide educational opportunities for their students, with a focus on supporting them to achieve their academic and personal goals.

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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)	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 Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ballard High	Public	7-12	10247 NE State Route 18	Butler	64730	Bates County	Ballard R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 297-2656	59	9	6.4	49.2%	53 (89.8%)	1 (1.7%)	2 (3.4%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)										$19,144	$1,062	$18,081
Butler High	Public	6-12	420 S Fulton St	Butler	64730	Bates County	Butler R-V	No	No	No	No	(660) 679-6121	476	40	11.9	44.1%	417 (87.6%)	6 (1.3%)	35 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	38.4	215^th of 367 public high schools	41.4%		25.6	280^th of 378 public high schools	25.9%	65	46.1	25.1	11.4	20.1	37.1	16.8	29.3	14.0	38.7	$12,379	$585	$11,794

Cities Near Butler

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Adrian	9.88 mi	2	314^th
Rich Hill	10.75 mi	2	155^th
Amoret	11.83 mi	2
Appleton City	14.88 mi	3	312^th
Archie	15.77 mi	2	263^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.