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Nevada High

Q: Is Nevada High a good school?

Nevada High ranks 248 th of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

248^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 367 Missouri High Schools

Better than 32% of Missouri high schools

Summary

Nevada High is a public high school serving 768 students in grades 9-12 in Nevada, Missouri, which is part of the Nevada R-V School District. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and rating, ranging from 155 out of 358 Missouri high schools in 2020-2021 to 403 out of 460 in 2018-2019, and its SchoolDigger rating has varied from 1 to 3 stars out of 5 in recent years.

Nevada High's performance for specific student groups, such as White students, Special Education students, and Low Socio-Economic Status students, has been mixed compared to other Missouri high schools. The school has also experienced a decline in its four-year graduation rate, from 92.8% in 2022-2023 to 85.7% in 2023-2024, and an increase in its dropout rate, from 1.3% to 2.2% during the same period. Additionally, Nevada High has a high rate of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 15.6% to 21.5% in recent years, and its academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests, is generally lower than the state and district averages across various subject areas and grade levels.

While the nearby schools, such as El Dorado Springs High, Rich Hill High, Sheldon High, Bronaugh High, and Northeast Vernon County R-I High, generally have lower statewide rankings and ratings compared to Nevada High, some exceptions exist, such as Rich Hill High having a higher district ranking and rating. Additionally, Nevada High serves a population with a higher proportion of students from low-income families, which may contribute to some of the academic and attendance challenges observed.

754

Students ?

17.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,515

Per pupil spending ?

47.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

800 W Hickory St
Nevada, MO 64772-2059

(417) 448-2020

District: Nevada R-V

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.7%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Two or more races:

3.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 31st percentile in 2015 → 32nd in 2025

Strengths

✓90% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (32% vs 46% meeting standards)

!Algebra I scores 29 pts below the Missouri average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg35%

Missouri avg46%

248^th of 367

Missouri public high schools ?

Bottom 32%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

217^th of 367Nevada 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	32.7	248 of 367	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.8	189 of 378	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.5	193 of 352	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.5	176 of 361	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.3	155 of 358	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	17.8	403 of 460	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.9	389 of 468	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	33.1	306 of 404	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	41.4	251 of 401	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.3	349 of 504	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	43.8	308 of 521	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	37.4	376 of 523	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	51.0	252 of 522	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	50.3	265 of 528	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.6	180 of 516	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	34.0	376 of 507	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	65.1	146 of 539	72.9%	★★★★☆
2007	66.1	139 of 538	74.2%	★★★★☆
2006	69.0	112 of 534	79.0%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2022	40.4	68 of 111	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	15.4	118 of 129	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	31.6	206 of 279	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	51.9	110 of 274	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.0	146 of 268	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.9	144 of 250	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.3	99 of 255	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	21.6	323 of 368	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.9	278 of 382	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	31.8	102 of 138	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	48.1	57 of 127	55.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	22.6	247 of 306	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.3	197 of 321	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	20.9	246 of 302	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.2	213 of 310	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.6	184 of 309	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	11.8	405 of 430	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	18.2	393 of 440	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Disabled (2022)39th percentile-13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)26th percentile-6 vs school

Special Education (2025)26th percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)19th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English II48%-5 vs state

Algebra II38%-20 vs state

Biology I29%-9 vs state

Algebra I17%-29 vs state

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Schools Near Nevada 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 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 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 II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nevada High	Public	9-12	800 W Hickory St	Nevada	64772	Vernon County	Nevada R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 448-2020	754	44	17.3	47.2%	669 (88.7%)	13 (1.7%)	35 (4.6%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.7%)	32.7	248^th of 367 public high schools	32.4%		43.8	189^th of 378 public high schools	50.0%	59						16.9	28.7	47.9	37.8	$12,515	$1,380	$11,135
Nevada Regional Technical-Center	Public	9-12	900 W Ashland St	Nevada	64772	Vernon County	Nevada R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 448-2090	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Northeast Vernon County R-I High	Public	7-12	216 E Leslie Ave	Walker	64790	Vernon County	Northeast Vernon County R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 465-2221	92	10	8.8	77.2%	86 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		13.4			13.4	20.0				$15,214	$1,394	$13,820
Bronaugh High	Public	7-12	527 E 6th St	Bronaugh	64728	Vernon County	Bronaugh R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 922-3211	65	9	7.3	44.6%	62 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)				15.5						$16,005	$973	$15,032
Sheldon High	Public	7-12	100 E Gene Lathrop Dr	Sheldon	64784	Vernon County	Sheldon R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(417) 884-5111	89	11	8.0	53.9%	82 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				29.5						$15,522	$967	$14,556
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
El Dorado Springs High	Public	9-12	901 S Grand Ave	El Dorado Springs	64744	Cedar County	El Dorado Springs R-II	No	No	No	No	(417) 876-3112	321	29	11.2	46.1%	306 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)								(n/a)						11.2				$13,768	$855	$12,913

Frequently Asked Questions about Nevada High

What schools feed into Nevada High?

Nevada High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Truman Elementary
Middle : Nevada Middle

How many students attend Nevada High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 754 students attended Nevada High.

What district is Nevada High in?

Nevada R-V

Is Nevada High a good school?

Nevada High ranks 248^th of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Nevada High?

Students at Nevada High are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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