Pierce City R-VI

The Pierce City R-VI school district in Missouri operates three schools: Central Elementary, Pierce City High, and Pierce City Middle. The district's schools generally perform above the state averages, with Pierce City High and Central Elementary standing out as particularly strong performers.

Pierce City High School is ranked 89 out of 367 Missouri high schools and earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a high 90.7% four-year graduation rate and performs well on end-of-course exams, with 49% proficiency in Algebra I and 62.1% proficiency in English II. Central Elementary is consistently ranked in the top half of Missouri elementary schools, with a 3-star rating, and demonstrates strong performance in mathematics and science, with proficiency rates exceeding state averages.

Across the district, the schools generally perform above the state averages on MAP tests, particularly in mathematics and science. Central Elementary stands out with its high proficiency rates in 3rd grade mathematics and 5th grade science. The district also maintains relatively low student-teacher ratios and consistent per-student spending, suggesting a focus on equitable resource allocation. While the district's chronic absenteeism rate of 18.7% is an area for improvement, the overall performance of the Pierce City R-VI school district is commendable.