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Couch High

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Couch High is a public high school located in Myrtle, Missouri, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 93 students. The school is part of the Couch R-I school district, which is ranked 286 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Couch High has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.47% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, such as Alton High and Thayer Senior High, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, Couch High's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in MAP/Algebra I and MAP/Biology I, has been consistently lower than the state average. For example, in 2022-2023, only 26% of Couch High students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5%. Additionally, Couch High has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.18% in 2021-2022 to 77.5% in 2020-2021, suggesting a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families.

Couch High's spending per student has fluctuated over the years, ranging from $11,909 in 2020-2021 to $20,493 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby Alton High ($11,241 in 2021-2022) and Thayer Senior High ($10,512 in 2021-2022). However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.4 in 2021-2022 to 12.2 in 2020-2021, which is lower than the nearby schools. Overall, Couch High faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, a high proportion of students from low-income families, and fluctuating spending per student, which may require targeted strategies to improve student learning and support.

Students ?

8.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,643

Per pupil spending ?

64.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

22206 Mo 142
Myrtle, MO 65778-8253

(417) 938-4212

District: Couch R-I

Feeder schools for Couch High:

Elementary:

Couch Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

African American:

3.3%

Two or more races:

3.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 50th percentile in 2011 → 27th in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 23 percentile points since 2011

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school37%

District avg37%

Missouri avg42%

Not ranked this year

Couch High did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

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
2017	39.2	381 of 568	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	39.5	437 of 633	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	34.0	513 of 649	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	74.4	107 of 623	82.8%	★★★★☆
2011	85.8	39 of 625	93.8%	★★★★★
2010	98.8	2 of 614	99.7%	★★★★★
2009	66.8	165 of 601	72.5%	★★★★☆
2008	49.8	342 of 624	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	54.4	277 of 624	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	24.3	552 of 619	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2023	26.8	257 of 352	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	21.1	285 of 358	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.0	331 of 468	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	42.9	249 of 404	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	6.6	385 of 401	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	41.3	321 of 504	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	37.8	360 of 521	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	52.6	219 of 523	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	73.2	58 of 522	88.9%	★★★★☆
2011	50.1	266 of 528	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	49.9	255 of 516	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	53.9	203 of 507	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	41.0	361 of 539	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	33.6	414 of 538	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	46.7	318 of 534	40.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2021	32.7	184 of 255	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	46.5	190 of 382	50.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2023	19.6	255 of 302	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.2	271 of 309	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.3	281 of 440	36.1%	★★☆☆☆

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)

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)28th percentile+7 vs school

White (2023)16th percentile-11 vs school

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Schools Near Couch 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 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 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 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
Couch High	Public	7-12	22206 Mo 142	Myrtle	65778	Oregon County	Couch R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 938-4212	92	11	8.0	64.1%	84 (91.3%)	3 (3.3%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)								(n/a)												$19,643	$2,127	$17,517
Alton High	Public	6-12	505 School Street	Alton	65606	Oregon County	Alton R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 778-7215	281	30	9.2	56.9%	272 (96.8%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	42.8	193^rd of 367 public high schools	47.4%		28.5	271^st of 378 public high schools	28.3%	78	29.5	46.2	36.6	26.7	35.2	41.4		27.3	35.8			$14,489	$617	$13,873
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
Koshkonong High	Public	9-12	School St	Koshkonong	65692	Oregon County	Oregon-Howell R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 867-5601	86	10	8.5	70.9%	75 (87.2%)	1 (1.2%)	6 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	9.6	333^rd of 367 public high schools	9.3%					(n/a)								10.1	11.8			$17,888	$937	$16,951

Frequently Asked Questions about Couch High

How many students attend Couch High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 92 students attended Couch High.

What is the racial makeup of Couch High?

Students at Couch High are 91% White, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Couch High?

Couch High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Couch Elementary

What district is Couch High in?

Couch R-I

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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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