Iron County C-4

The Iron County C-4 school district in Missouri operates two schools: Viburnum High School and Viburnum Elementary School. The district is ranked 230th out of 367 districts in the state and has a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Viburnum High School has seen an improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 271st out of 352 Missouri high schools in 2022-2023 to 208th out of 367 in 2024-2025. The school also boasts a strong 97.4% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. In contrast, Viburnum Elementary School outperforms the state average in 3rd and 4th grade math proficiency, with 47.7% and 55.1% of students scoring proficient or better, respectively, compared to the state averages of 41.4% and 43.8%.

Both schools face challenges, with chronic absenteeism rates higher than the state average at 14.5%. Additionally, the schools generally perform below the state average on standardized test scores, with the exception of the strong math performance at Viburnum Elementary School. The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, over 60% at Viburnum High School and over 70% at Viburnum Elementary School, indicate a significant level of economic need in the student population, which may require additional support and resources.