Tarkio R-I

The Tarkio R-I school district in Missouri consists of two schools: Tarkio JH and High School (a combined junior high and high school) and Tarkio Elementary School. Based on the available data, Tarkio JH and High School appears to be the standout school in the district, with a higher state-wide ranking, better test scores, and a higher graduation rate compared to Tarkio Elementary.

Tarkio JH and High School is ranked 54th out of 367 Missouri high schools in 2024-2025, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has a strong 82.6% four-year graduation rate and impressive test scores, with 61.8% of students proficient or better in Algebra I and 80.8% proficient or better in English I. In contrast, Tarkio Elementary is ranked 575th out of 906 Missouri elementary schools in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating, and has mixed test scores, with only 35.6% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math and 29.7% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts.

While both schools have a 10.7% chronic absenteeism rate, the significant difference in free/reduced lunch rates (27.16% at the high school vs. 45.62% at the elementary school) suggests there may be socioeconomic disparities within the district that could impact student performance. The higher student-teacher ratio at the high school (9:1) compared to the elementary school (7.8:1) may also contribute to the stronger academic outcomes at the high school level.