Summary:
The South Harrison County R-II school district in Missouri operates three schools: South Harrison Elementary, South Harrison High, and South Harrison Middle. The district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in this rural area.
South Harrison High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 72nd out of 367 Missouri high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school maintains a high 90.9% 4-year graduation rate and low 1.8% dropout rate, while also outperforming the state average in several end-of-course exams. South Harrison Middle School is another high-achieving school, ranking 63rd out of 438 Missouri middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. The middle school demonstrates strong performance in 8th-grade math and 7th-grade English Language Arts.
While the schools generally perform above the state average in math and English Language Arts, they face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates across all three campuses. Additionally, the relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, especially at the elementary and middle school levels, suggest the need for additional support and resources to address potential socioeconomic factors. The district may also benefit from evaluating its resource allocation to ensure equitable distribution and support for all students, as evidenced by the differences in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools.
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