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Lafayette County High

Q: Is Lafayette County High a good school?

Lafayette County High ranks 159 th of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

159^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 367 Missouri High Schools

Better than 57% of Missouri high schools

Summary

Lafayette County High is a public high school located in Higginsville, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 290 students. The school is part of the Lafayette County C-1 school district, which is ranked 221 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lafayette County High has maintained a strong 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.2% to 94.7% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school has experienced higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.3% to 20.3% in the past few years. On standardized tests, such as the MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) exams, Lafayette County High has consistently scored below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 18.5% to 43.5% in Algebra I and 23.5% to 36% in Biology I.

Comparing Lafayette County High to nearby schools, it appears to be performing below some of its peers. For example, Sweet Springs High, located about 18 miles away, has consistently higher test scores and graduation rates, as well as lower chronic absenteeism. Norborne High and Hardin-Central High, both within 16 miles, also have higher graduation rates and lower chronic absenteeism than Lafayette County High.

298

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,186

Per pupil spending ?

45%

Free/discounted lunch ?

807a W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037-1899

(660) 584-3661

District: Lafayette County C-1

Feeder schools for Lafayette County High:

Elementary:	Grandview Elementary
Middle:	Lafayette County Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.6%

African American:

4.0%

Hispanic:

3.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 66th percentile in 2014 → 57th in 2025

Strengths

✓98% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Missouri median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2014

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg39%

Missouri avg41%

159^th of 367

Missouri public high schools ?

Top 43%▲ up 19 pts since 2015

From bottom 38% (2015) to top 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

221^st of 367Lafayette County C-1 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	49.8	159 of 367	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	24.7	283 of 378	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	40.4	194 of 352	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.5	113 of 358	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.9	224 of 460	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.1	188 of 468	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	34.3	299 of 404	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	36.2	284 of 401	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	42.3	313 of 504	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	58.3	179 of 521	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	50.1	252 of 523	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	41.0	358 of 522	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	33.9	403 of 528	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	49.2	264 of 516	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	44.1	295 of 507	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	32.0	419 of 539	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	53.6	238 of 538	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	42.9	350 of 534	34.5%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2018	1.3	99 of 100	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	37.1	178 of 279	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.2	201 of 274	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	78.8	26 of 268	90.3%	★★★★★
2019	43.1	208 of 368	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.7	272 of 382	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	47.5	128 of 306	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	19.2	272 of 321	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.2	185 of 302	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.1	115 of 309	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.1	211 of 430	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.4	182 of 440	58.6%	★★★☆☆

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)

White (2025)58th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)36th percentile-20 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2018)1st percentile-59 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I41%-4 vs state

Biology I36%~ state avg

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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 II (2025)	MAP Algebra II (2025)	MAP Government (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 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lafayette County High	Public	9-12	807a W 31st	Higginsville	64037	Lafayette County	Lafayette County C-1	No	No	No	No	(660) 584-3661	298	24	12.4	45.0%	264 (88.6%)	12 (4.0%)	10 (3.4%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	49.8	159^th of 367 public high schools	56.7%		24.7	283^rd of 378 public high schools	25.1%	124						41.0	36.0				$16,186	$297	$15,889
Santa Fe High	Public	7-12	108 N Chiefs	Alma	64001	Lafayette County	Santa Fe R-X	No	No	No	No	(660) 674-2236	154	15	10.0	40.3%	137 (89.0%)	5 (3.2%)	12 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	76.9					63.5					$17,345	$996	$16,349
Concordia High	Public	7-12	117 SW 11th St	Concordia	64020	Lafayette County	Concordia R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 463-2246	205	19	10.8	33.7%	182 (88.8%)	2 (1.0%)	13 (6.3%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	4 (2.0%)								(n/a)	48.4		43.1		33.2						$14,116	$739	$13,378
Lex La-Ray Technical Center	Public	9-12	2323 High School Dr	Lexington	64067	Lafayette County	Lexington R-V	No	No	No	No	(660) 259-2264	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lexington High	Public	9-12	2309 Aull Ln	Lexington	64067	Lafayette County	Lexington R-V	No	No	No	No	(660) 259-4391	310	18	16.9	47.1%	265 (85.5%)	11 (3.5%)	20 (6.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	6.4	348^th of 367 public high schools	5.2%		8.8	350^th of 378 public high schools	7.4%	2						3.7	8.4	24.3		10.4	$15,741	$1,561	$14,180
Odessa High	Public	9-12	713 S Third St	Odessa	64076	Lafayette County	Odessa R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 633-5533	651	45	14.5	30.7%	571 (87.7%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (6.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.5%)	24.5	288^th of 367 public high schools	21.5%		40.3	211^th of 378 public high schools	44.2%	77						14.4	27.4		42.3		$12,295	$248	$12,047
Wellington-Napoleon High	Public	6-12	800 Hwy 131	Wellington	64097	Lafayette County	Wellington-Napoleon R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(816) 240-2621	203	19	10.9	28.1%	179 (88.2%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.4%)								(n/a)		12.0		29.1		66.6					$13,919	$615	$13,304
Waverly Regional Youth Center	Public	6-12	109 W Kelling Ave	Waverly	64096	Lafayette County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(660) 493-2272	28	6	5.0	89.3%	22 (78.6%)	6 (21.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Hardin-Central High	Public	7-12	500 NE 1st St	Hardin	64035	Ray County	Hardin-Central C-2	No	No	No	No	(660) 398-4394	95	13	7.5	41.1%	95 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		17.8	23.7				18.3				$17,541		$17,541
Norborne High	Public	6-12	405 Pirate Ln	Norborne	64668	Carroll County	Norborne R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(660) 593-3319	80	13	6.4	38.8%	78 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)				12.5							$24,112	$375	$23,737

Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette County High

Is Lafayette County High a good school?

Lafayette County High ranks 159^th of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Lafayette County High in?

Lafayette County C-1

How many students attend Lafayette County High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 298 students attended Lafayette County High.

What schools feed into Lafayette County High?

Lafayette County High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Grandview Elementary
Middle : Lafayette County Middle

What is the racial makeup of Lafayette County High?

Students at Lafayette County High are 89% White, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.