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Butler High

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Butler High ranks 215 th of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

215^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 367 Missouri High Schools

Better than 41% of Missouri high schools

Summary

Butler High is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Butler, Missouri, with a total enrollment of 492 students. The school is part of the Butler R-V school district, which is ranked 257 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the school's strengths is its consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 95.3% to 98.3% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average and the graduation rates of nearby schools like Hume High (92.8%) and Appleton City High (87.5%). However, Butler High faces challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 20.8% to 26.8%, notably higher than the nearby Montrose High (5.3%), Appleton City High (13.6%), and Archie High School (14.0%).

Additionally, Butler High's test scores, as measured by the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP), are generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.7% to 48.68% in recent years, higher than the nearby schools. These factors suggest that Butler High may face unique challenges, such as addressing socioeconomic disparities, that could contribute to its lower academic performance and declining statewide ranking over the past several years. Targeted interventions to support economically disadvantaged students and improve overall academic achievement could be valuable for the school.

476

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,379

Per pupil spending ?

44.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

420 S Fulton St
Butler, MO 64730-2058

(660) 679-6121

District: Butler R-V

Feeder schools for Butler High:

Elementary:

Butler Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.6%

Hispanic:

7.4%

Two or more races:

3.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 37th percentile in 2015 → 41st in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate within 4 years

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (28% vs 41% meeting standards)

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

!Algebra I scores 31 pts below the Missouri average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school28%

District avg28%

Missouri avg41%

Middle school

316^th of 438

Missouri public middle schools ?

Bottom 28%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From bottom 32% (2015) to bottom 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

215^th of 367

Missouri public high schools ?

Bottom 41%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From bottom 37% (2015) to bottom 41% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Missouri High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

257^th of 367Butler R-V 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	31.0	316 of 438	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.6	332 of 451	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.8	293 of 459	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.5	248 of 459	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	64.2	144 of 454	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.7	357 of 587	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.9	323 of 552	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	48.8	310 of 568	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	52.7	208 of 435	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	38.8	396 of 585	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	49.8	342 of 633	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	50.3	343 of 649	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	63.4	211 of 623	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	53.2	315 of 625	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	51.9	338 of 614	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	62.0	208 of 601	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	58.2	236 of 624	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	52.6	306 of 624	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	51.4	281 of 619	54.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	41.5	218 of 369	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.7	241 of 378	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.4	213 of 382	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.6	103 of 365	71.8%	★★★★☆
2021	68.3	77 of 371	79.2%	★★★★☆
2019	49.5	230 of 482	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	36.1	295 of 422	30.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	19.7	309 of 358	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.8	330 of 379	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.7	276 of 385	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.2	270 of 381	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	37.9	241 of 376	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.8	327 of 527	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.2	305 of 479	36.3%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	38.4	215 of 367	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	25.6	280 of 378	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	11.3	324 of 352	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	23.3	280 of 361	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.6	254 of 358	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	20.7	386 of 460	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.5	364 of 468	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	37.6	277 of 404	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	34.7	293 of 401	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	42.0	317 of 504	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	38.4	358 of 521	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	49.9	255 of 523	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	41.1	355 of 522	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	44.7	307 of 528	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	56.1	200 of 516	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	52.8	212 of 507	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	54.6	249 of 539	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	52.9	246 of 538	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	67.5	120 of 534	77.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	28.9	214 of 279	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	15.1	249 of 268	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	31.4	183 of 250	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.9	189 of 255	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.6	316 of 368	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.0	298 of 382	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	30.2	219 of 306	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	21.8	257 of 321	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	7.8	298 of 302	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	17.8	270 of 310	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	15.3	279 of 309	9.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	17.8	381 of 430	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.9	343 of 440	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)41st percentile+13 vs school

White (2025)14th percentile-14 vs school

High school

White (2025)28th percentile-13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)23rd percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Biology I39%~ state avg

English Language Arts29%-11 vs state

Mathematics29%-12 vs state

Science20%-19 vs state

Algebra I14%-31 vs state

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Schools Near Butler High

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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 Biology I (2025)	MAP Algebra II (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 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Butler High	Public	6-12	420 S Fulton St	Butler	64730	Bates County	Butler R-V	No	No	No	No	(660) 679-6121	476	40	11.9	44.1%	417 (87.6%)	6 (1.3%)	35 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)	38.4	215^th of 367 public high schools	41.4%		25.6	280^th of 378 public high schools	25.9%	65	46.1	25.1	11.4	20.1	37.1	16.8	29.3	14.0	38.7		$12,379	$585	$11,794
Adrian Senior High	Public	6-12	601 N Houston	Adrian	64720	Bates County	Adrian R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 297-4460	375	29	12.9	20.5%	353 (94.1%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.6%)	32.4	251^st of 367 public high schools	31.6%		30.1	262^nd of 378 public high schools	30.7%	11	36.3		17.3			26.8		39.9	21.6		$10,998	$310	$10,688
Rich Hill High	Public	6-12	703 N Third	Rich Hill	64779	Bates County	Rich Hill R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 395-4191	190	17	11.4	48.4%	170 (89.5%)	5 (2.6%)	9 (4.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	3 (1.6%)								(n/a)	36.0			47.7	28.0			66.5			$11,715	$1,138	$10,577
Miami High	Public	7-12	7638 NW State Route J	Amoret	64722	Bates County	Miami R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 267-3484	80	10	8.2	33.8%	70 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	7 (8.8%)								(n/a)											$17,327	$419	$16,908
Ballard High	Public	7-12	10247 NE State Route 18	Butler	64730	Bates County	Ballard R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 297-2656	59	9	6.4	49.2%	53 (89.8%)	1 (1.7%)	2 (3.4%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)											$19,144	$1,062	$18,081
Archie High School	Public	6-12	302 W State Rte A	Archie	64725	Cass County	Archie R-V	No	No	No	No	(816) 293-5312	278	25	10.9	35.6%	249 (89.6%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	26.6	284^th of 367 public high schools	22.6%		50.4	148^th of 378 public high schools	60.8%	136	48.8	62.8			34.8			26.0	31.1	15.9	$14,605	$558	$14,047
Appleton City High	Public	7-12	408 W 4th	Appleton City	64724	St. Clair County	Appleton City R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 476-2118	170	19	8.8	41.2%	160 (94.1%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.8%)	34.6	234^th of 367 public high schools	36.2%					(n/a)			17.9	21.5		34.9	14.4	20.0	33.2		$14,153	$579	$13,574
Hume High	Public	6-12	9163 SW 2nd Street	Hume	64752	Bates County	Hume R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(660) 643-7411	51	9	5.8	56.9%	45 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (11.8%)								(n/a)											$18,423	$1,457	$16,966
Montrose High	Public	7-12	307 E 2nd St	Montrose	64770	Henry County	Montrose R-XIV	No	No	No	No	(660) 693-4812	45	7	6.2	44.4%	38 (84.4%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (11.1%)								(n/a)											$20,917	$1,056	$19,861

Frequently Asked Questions about Butler High

What schools feed into Butler High?

Butler High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Butler Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Butler High?

Students at Butler High are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Butler High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 476 students attended Butler High.

Is Butler High a good school?

Butler High ranks 215^th of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Butler High in?

Butler R-V

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