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Licking High

Public Grades 7-12

296^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 367 Missouri High Schools

Better than 19% of Missouri high schools

Summary

Licking High is a public high school located in Licking, Missouri, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 401 students. The school is part of the Licking R-VIII school district, which is ranked 326 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Licking High has experienced some notable challenges in recent years. While the school has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91% to 97%, it has also grappled with higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16% to 18.1%, which are significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Licking High's test scores on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) have consistently fallen below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. Compared to nearby schools like Salem Senior High and Houston High, Licking High generally performs worse on metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.

One key factor that sets Licking High apart is the socioeconomic status of its student population. The school serves a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. This is a significant difference compared to the nearby schools. While Licking High's spending per student has increased over the years, from $8,533 in 2018-2019 to $10,259 in 2021-2022, the impact on student outcomes is not yet clear. Overall, Licking High faces several challenges, and its performance and ranking compared to other Missouri high schools indicate the need for continued improvement and support.

397

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,329

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

135 College Avenue
Licking, MO 65542-9998

(573) 674-2711

District: Licking R-VIII

Feeder schools for Licking High:

Elementary:

Licking Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.5%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Hispanic:

1.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 28th percentile in 2015 → 19th in 2025

Strengths

✓96% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (22% vs 40% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (19th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school22%

District avg22%

Missouri avg40%

Middle school

357^th of 438

Missouri public middle schools ?

Bottom 18%▼ down 62 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to bottom 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

296^th of 367

Missouri public high schools ?

Bottom 19%▼ down 8 pts since 2015

From bottom 28% (2015) to bottom 19% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Missouri High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

326^th of 367Licking R-VIII 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	20.6	357 of 438	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	41.8	261 of 451	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.2	167 of 459	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.5	203 of 459	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.7	250 of 454	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	79.3	71 of 587	87.9%	★★★★☆
2018	77.9	73 of 552	86.8%	★★★★☆
2017	67.7	140 of 568	75.4%	★★★★☆
2016	68.3	115 of 435	73.6%	★★★★☆
2015	72.5	115 of 585	80.3%	★★★★☆
2014	53.4	307 of 633	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	46.7	380 of 649	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	55.2	296 of 623	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	68.0	166 of 625	73.4%	★★★★☆
2010	44.7	400 of 614	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	39.5	436 of 601	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	60.8	215 of 624	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	42.4	425 of 624	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	44.9	373 of 619	39.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	39.4	232 of 369	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	68.5	80 of 378	78.8%	★★★★☆
2023	85.7	18 of 382	95.3%	★★★★★
2022	80.4	29 of 365	92.1%	★★★★★
2021	77.2	47 of 371	87.3%	★★★★☆
2019	90.2	11 of 482	97.7%	★★★★★
2018	88.3	10 of 422	97.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	13.6	332 of 358	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	31.6	277 of 379	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	47.2	200 of 385	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.8	214 of 381	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.2	268 of 376	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	70.6	101 of 527	80.8%	★★★★☆
2018	69.8	101 of 479	78.9%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	22.0	296 of 367	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	48.8	154 of 378	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	19.6	280 of 352	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	48.5	157 of 361	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.0	111 of 358	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.1	287 of 460	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.6	288 of 468	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	55.2	185 of 404	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	42.1	248 of 401	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	35.9	364 of 504	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	50.1	245 of 521	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.9	162 of 523	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.3	175 of 522	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	56.1	210 of 528	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	47.7	281 of 516	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	59.5	146 of 507	71.2%	★★★★☆
2008	29.5	433 of 539	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	34.3	413 of 538	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	54.0	247 of 534	53.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	38.9	171 of 279	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	73.4	38 of 274	86.1%	★★★★☆
2023	38.1	166 of 268	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	80.7	26 of 250	89.6%	★★★★☆
2021	83.6	18 of 255	92.9%	★★★★★
2019	57.4	104 of 368	71.7%	★★★★☆
2018	56.7	118 of 382	69.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	15.9	273 of 306	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	39.2	165 of 321	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	14.5	274 of 302	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	35.3	183 of 310	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.7	116 of 309	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.0	290 of 430	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.6	318 of 440	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆

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)37th percentile+19 vs school

White (2025)7th percentile-11 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)39th percentile+19 vs school

White (2025)11th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts27%-12 vs state

Science25%-14 vs state

Algebra I22%-23 vs state

Biology I22%-15 vs state

Mathematics16%-22 vs state

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Schools Near Licking 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 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 7th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Licking High	Public	7-12	135 College Avenue	Licking	65542	Texas County	Licking R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(573) 674-2711	397	32	12.2	100.0%	371 (93.5%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	22	296^th of 367 public high schools	19.3%		48.8	154^th of 378 public high schools	59.3%	142	23.0	7.5	25.4	27.0	22.2	22.1			$12,329	$359	$11,970
South Central Correctional Center	Public	7-12	255 Hwy 32 W	Licking	65542	Texas County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(573) 674-4470	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Houston High	Public	9-12	206 W Spruce St	Houston	65483	Texas County	Houston R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 967-3024	359	31	11.6	100.0%	328 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)	51.7	147^th of 367 public high schools	59.9%		57	108^th of 378 public high schools	71.4%	39					36.0	43.8	54.3	34.9	$12,552	$940	$11,612
Salem Senior High	Public	9-12	1400 Tiger Pride Dr	Salem	65560	Dent County	Salem R-80	No	No	No	No	(573) 729-6642	606	40	15.3	53.8%	557 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.6%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.5%)	59.9	106^th of 367 public high schools	71.1%		55.1	122^nd of 378 public high schools	67.7%	16					31.7	44.8	56.0		$9,643	$412	$9,231

Frequently Asked Questions about Licking High

Is Licking High a good school?

Licking High ranks in the bottom 19.3% of Missouri high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Licking High?

Students at Licking High are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

What district is Licking High in?

Licking R-VIII

What schools feed into Licking High?

Licking High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Licking Elementary

How many students attend Licking High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 397 students attended Licking High.

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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.