South Callaway County R-II

The South Callaway County R-II school district in Missouri operates four schools, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district serves students from early childhood through 12th grade and is known for its strong academic performance, particularly at the high school and elementary school levels.

South Callaway High School stands out as the district's top-performing school, ranking 102 out of 378 Missouri high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 95.1% and a low dropout rate of 2.3%, while also demonstrating solid academic achievement on state assessments. Similarly, South Callaway Elementary School is a high-performing institution, ranking 184 out of 900 Missouri elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. The elementary school excels in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with a majority of students scoring proficient or better on state assessments.

While the high school and elementary school are standout performers, the data reveals a concerning trend at South Callaway Middle School, which has seen a decline in its ranking from 123 out of 459 Missouri middle schools in 2022-2023 to 233 out of 438 in 2024-2025. This drop in performance is an area that the district may need to address. Additionally, all schools in the district report a chronic absenteeism rate of 13.4%, which is higher than the state average and could be a factor impacting student learning and achievement.