High Schools in Thayer R-II

Summary:

The Thayer R-II school district in Missouri is home to a single high school, Thayer Senior High, which serves grades 9-12. This small school of 345 students has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, outpacing the state average in several key areas.

Thayer Senior High boasts an impressive 97.8% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. The school's students also excel on standardized tests, with standout scores in 8th grade Math and Science, as well as in Algebra I, English I, and Geometry. Additionally, the Thayer R-II district is ranked 80 out of 367 districts in Missouri and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, further highlighting the district's strong academic performance.

While Thayer Senior High faces some economic challenges, with over 50% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school has still managed to maintain its high level of academic achievement. The school's small student-teacher ratio of 12.3 to 1 likely contributes to its success, providing students with a favorable learning environment. Overall, Thayer Senior High stands out as a high-performing school within the Thayer R-II district, offering students a quality education and strong preparation for their future endeavors.

District Detail

401 E Walnut St
Thayer, MO 65791-1533

(417) 264-4600

SchoolDigger Rank:
80^th of 367 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 780

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)	MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)		MAP Algebra I (2025)	MAP English I (2025)	MAP Geometry (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 Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thayer Senior High	Public	7-12	401 E Walnut St	Thayer	65791	Oregon County	Thayer R-II	No	No	No	No	(417) 264-4600	359	30	11.8	54.3%	343 (95.5%)	2 (0.6%)	11 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.5	131^st of 367 public high schools	64.3%		62.4	90^th of 378 public high schools	76.2%	41	45.0	49.2	31.4	50.6	54.7	77.4	36.2	$11,322	$154	$11,168

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Oregon-Howell R-III	8.27 mi	2	352^nd
Couch R-I	12.38 mi	2
Alton R-IV	13.62 mi	2	228^th
Howell Valley R-I	20.58 mi	1
Glenwood R-VIII	21.03 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.

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