High Schools in Southern Boone County R-I

Summary:

Southern Boone County R-I school district in Missouri is home to one exceptional high school, Southern Boone High School. This standout institution ranks among the top 10% of Missouri high schools, consistently earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and placing 35th out of 367 schools statewide for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Southern Boone High School's performance metrics are truly impressive. The school boasts a remarkable 94.2% 4-year graduation rate, well above the state average, and a low 1.3% dropout rate. Students at Southern Boone High excel on state assessments, with proficiency rates exceeding the state average across all subject areas. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 14.2 provides students with more individualized attention, contributing to their academic success.

The Southern Boone County R-I school district as a whole is also a standout, ranking 29th out of 367 districts in Missouri. With a higher-than-average spending of $10,180 per student, the district is able to provide its students, including those at Southern Boone High, with the resources and support they need to thrive. Overall, Southern Boone High School and the broader Southern Boone County R-I district are shining examples of educational excellence in the region.

District Detail

5275 W Red Tail Dr
Ashland, MO 65010-0168

(573) 657-2147

SchoolDigger Rank:
29^th of 367 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,971

Primary Schools: 2
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
Southern Boone High	Public	9-12	14520 Crump Ln	Ashland	65010	Boone County	Southern Boone County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 657-2144	570	38	14.8	18.2%	491 (86.1%)	10 (1.8%)	26 (4.6%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.7%)	80.5	35^th of 367 public high schools	90.5%		75.7	37^th of 378 public high schools	90.2%	2	70.2	51.8	60.4	54.5	$11,394	$494	$10,900

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Columbia 93	8.82 mi	36	154^th
New Bloomfield R-III	10.16 mi	2	255^th
Jamestown C-1	11.56 mi	2
Jefferson City	11.82 mi	18	146^th
University Of Mo - Columbia	12.17 mi	1

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.