Park Hill

The Park Hill school district in Missouri encompasses 18 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that rank among the top in the state.

At the high school level, Park Hill High School and Park Hill South High School are consistently ranked among the top high schools in Missouri, with 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools boast high graduation rates (90.6%), low dropout rates (2.3%), and strong test scores that exceed the state averages. In the middle school category, Lakeview Middle School stands out as a top performer, ranking among the top 33 middle schools in the state with a 5-star rating and particularly strong performance in math and English language arts.

At the elementary level, English Landing Elementary and Hawthorn Elementary are also noteworthy, ranking in the top 20% and 10% of Missouri elementary schools, respectively, with high proficiency rates in core subjects. However, the district also exhibits significant variation in school performance, with some schools struggling to meet state averages. This disparity may be linked to socioeconomic factors, as schools with higher rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower test scores and rankings.