Camdenton R-III

The Camdenton R-III school district in Missouri operates 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds. The district is home to several standout schools, with Camdenton High School and Camdenton Middle School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.

Camdenton High School is a shining example, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and boasting a 91.9% graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate, both of which exceed the state averages. Camdenton Middle School has also performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top 20% of Missouri middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. Additionally, Oak Ridge Intermediate stands out with impressive math and English language arts proficiency rates that surpass the district and state averages.

While the district's top-performing schools have maintained their strong rankings and ratings, the district faces some challenges, such as a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 29.0% across all schools, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the variation in free and reduced-price lunch rates across the schools suggests potential equity issues, with some schools serving more economically disadvantaged populations than others. The district will need to address these concerns to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.