High Schools in Dunklin R-V

Summary:

The Dunklin R-V school district in Missouri is home to one high school, Herculaneum High, which has consistently ranked among the top 25% of Missouri high schools and earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Herculaneum High stands out for its impressive 97.3% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. The school also boasts a low 1.4% dropout rate, indicating strong student retention. Academically, Herculaneum High excels in English II and Biology I, with proficiency rates well above the district and state averages, though it lags behind in Algebra I and Government. The school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $11,329 and favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.8 may contribute to its strong performance.

While Herculaneum High serves a relatively diverse student population, with 43.44% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's consistent high rankings and academic achievements suggest it is providing a quality education to its community. The school's areas of strength and opportunities for improvement in specific subject areas offer valuable insights for parents and educators within the Dunklin R-V district.

District Detail

497 Joachim
Herculaneum, MO 63048-0306

(636) 479-5200

SchoolDigger Rank:
181^st of 367 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,697

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Algebra I (2025)	MAP Biology I (2025)	MAP English II (2025)	MAP Government (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 Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Herculaneum High	Public	9-12	1 Blackcat Dr	Herculaneum	63048	Jefferson County	Dunklin R-V	No	No	No	No	(636) 479-5200	466	32	14.5	45.5%	419 (89.9%)	12 (2.6%)	10 (2.1%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	62.1	93^rd of 367 public high schools	74.7%		66.4	73^rd of 378 public high schools	80.7%	20	35.3	50.8	69.0	34.8	$14,695	$542	$14,153

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Crystal City 47	2.46 mi	2	94^th
Festus R-VI	3.52 mi	5
Windsor C-1	5.01 mi	5	144^th
Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled	5.64 mi	35
Fox C-6	6.98 mi	18	51^st

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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.

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