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Central R-III


At a glance
145thof 367 Missouri districts▼ 3
Better than 60% of Missouri districts
200 High St
Park Hills, MO 63601-2524
·(573) 431-2616·All Missouri district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 60.5% of districts
4
Schools
2,041
Students
Top rankedCentral Middle172nd of 438 Missouri middle schools
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Biggest riser
Central High up 11 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Central R-III school district in Missouri consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals that Central High School stands out with a 3-star rating, a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.8%, and strong performance in Biology I and English II exams. Meanwhile, Central Middle School also performs well, ranking 172 out of 438 Missouri middle schools and exceeding state averages in 6th and 7th grade Math, as well as 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts.

Academically, the schools in the district show mixed results, with some subjects and grade levels performing better than the state average, while others fall behind. The district also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which may impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the schools have a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with over 50% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support programs.

Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in the Central R-III school district, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement. The district should focus on addressing chronic absenteeism, improving consistency in academic performance, and supporting the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Ranking:
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E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private




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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.

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