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South Harrison Elementary

Q: Is South Harrison Elementary a good school?

South Harrison Elementary ranks 389 th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-4

389^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 57% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

South Harrison Elementary is a public elementary school in Bethany, Missouri, serving 279 students in grades K-4 as part of the South Harrison County R-II school district. The school's academic performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 200 to 672 out of over 1,000 Missouri elementary schools. However, its 3rd-grade students performed significantly better than the state average in both Math and English Language Arts in the 2024-2025 school year.

One of the school's strengths is the exceptional performance of its low-income students, who ranked among the top 20% of Missouri elementary schools for this subgroup. This suggests that South Harrison Elementary may have effective strategies in place to support and engage its economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, the school's performance for white students and students with disabilities is relatively lower, ranking 386 out of 666 and 176 out of 251 Missouri elementary schools, respectively. Additionally, South Harrison Elementary has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.4% to 21.8% over the past few years, which could be a contributing factor to its overall academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools, South Harrison Elementary's academic performance is generally on par or slightly better than the surrounding rural schools, such as North Daviess Elementary and Cainsville Elementary. However, the school lags behind the higher-performing Virginia E. George Elementary, which is ranked 223 out of 900 Missouri elementary schools and has significantly higher test scores across all grade levels and subjects. Exploring the factors that contribute to Virginia E. George Elementary's strong academic performance could provide valuable insights for South Harrison Elementary to consider.

269

Students ?

9.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,174

Per pupil spending ?

52.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2213 Beekman
Bethany, MO 64424-0445

(660) 425-8061

District: South Harrison County R-II

Students who attend South Harrison Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	South Harrison Middle
High:	South Harrison High

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 38th percentile in 2014 → 57th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 19 percentile points since 2014

✓Above the Missouri median (57th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Missouri avg43%

389^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From bottom 49% (2015) to top 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

52^nd of 367South Harrison County R-II among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	57.0	389 of 900	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.6	592 of 906	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.6	367 of 908	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.2	354 of 901	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.4	200 of 1052	81.0%	★★★★☆
2018	72.4	256 of 1045	75.5%	★★★★☆
2017	67.8	324 of 1032	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.4	347 of 865	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	51.6	538 of 1058	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	43.7	672 of 1089	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	37.8	787 of 1108	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	40.7	738 of 1085	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	44.5	684 of 1088	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	38.9	748 of 1066	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	54.0	504 of 1053	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	47.7	611 of 1084	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	56.8	439 of 1080	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	45.2	641 of 1074	40.3%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2018	36.9	176 of 251	29.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	70.7	132 of 638	79.3%	★★★★☆
2019	86.8	44 of 907	95.1%	★★★★★
2018	79.3	92 of 887	89.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	44.0	386 of 666	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	22.8	545 of 668	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	46.6	362 of 675	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.6	416 of 691	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	65.1	274 of 917	70.1%	★★★★☆
2018	61.2	322 of 898	64.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)79th percentile+23 vs school

White (2025)42nd percentile-15 vs school

Disabled (2018)30th percentile-46 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts47%+4 vs state

Mathematics43%~ state avg

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by a citizen
Friday, January 8, 2016

Very poorly administrated school. Teaching staff is very poor. Close Quote

Schools Near South Harrison Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (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 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Harrison Elementary	Public	K-4	2213 Beekman	Bethany	64424	Harrison County	South Harrison County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 425-8061	269	28	9.6	52.8%	256 (95.2%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	57	389^th of 900 public elementary schools	56.8%		36.6	592^nd of 906 public elementary schools	34.7%	203	55.8	30.5			57.5	37.0	$14,174	$1,713	$12,461
Ridgeway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	305 Main St	Ridgeway	64481	Harrison County	Ridgeway R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 872-6813	38	8	4.6	81.6%	35 (92.1%)	1 (2.6%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)								(n/a)							$21,774	$1,871	$19,903
Gilman City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	141 Lindsey Ave	Gilman City	64642	Harrison County	Gilman City R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 876-5221	96	9	10.4	71.9%	94 (97.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)							$12,666	$874	$11,792
Pattonsburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Panther Dr	Pattonsburg	64670	Daviess County	Pattonsburg R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 367-4416	87	10	8.6	73.6%	87 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$13,448	$796	$12,652
North Harrison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12023 Fir St	Eagleville	64442	Harrison County	North Harrison R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 867-5214	111	11	10.2	38.7%	107 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)		85.7					$12,603	$567	$12,037
Virginia E. George Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	202 S East St	Albany	64402	Gentry County	Albany R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 726-5621	224	19	12.1	54.0%	218 (97.3%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	72.6	223^rd of 900 public elementary schools	75.2%		67.7	276^th of 906 public elementary schools	69.5%	53	68.5	59.0	56.2	62.4	39.9	40.8	$13,116	$394	$12,722
North Daviess Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	413 E Second St	Jameson	64647	Daviess County	North Daviess R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 828-4123	29	10	2.7	100.0%	29 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$30,944	$2,000	$28,945
Cainsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1308 Depot St	Cainsville	64632	Harrison County	Cainsville R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 893-5214	48	7	7.2	62.5%	48 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$17,723	$608	$17,115

Frequently Asked Questions about South Harrison Elementary

How many students attend South Harrison Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 269 students attended South Harrison Elementary.

What district is South Harrison Elementary in?

South Harrison County R-II

Is South Harrison Elementary a good school?

South Harrison Elementary ranks 389^th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of South Harrison Elementary attend?

Students who attend South Harrison Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Harrison Middle
High : South Harrison High

What is the racial makeup of South Harrison Elementary?

Students at South Harrison Elementary are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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