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Palmyra High

Q: Is Palmyra High a good school?

Palmyra High ranks 125 th of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

125^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 367 Missouri High Schools

Better than 66% of Missouri high schools

Summary

Palmyra High is a public high school in Palmyra, Missouri, serving 360 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Palmyra R-I School District, which is ranked 83 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palmyra High has consistently performed well on state assessments, with high proficiency rates in subjects like Biology I and English II compared to the state average. However, the school's performance on Algebra I assessments has been lower than the state and district averages, indicating a potential area for improvement. The school has maintained excellent four-year graduation rates, ranging from 96.3% to 98.7% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Despite these strengths, Palmyra High has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.8% to 15.6% in recent years, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools like Mark Twain Senior High and Monroe City R-I High, Palmyra High generally outperforms them in academic measures, graduation rates, and overall school rankings. However, the smaller and more rural Marion County High school has a higher student-teacher ratio and lower chronic absenteeism rates, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

331

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,131

Per pupil spending ?

36.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1703 S Main St
Palmyra, MO 63461-0151

(573) 769-2067

District: Palmyra R-I

Feeder schools for Palmyra High:

Elementary:	Palmyra Elementary
Middle:	Palmyra Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.0%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Hispanic:

2.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 90th percentile in 2018 → 66th in 2025

Strengths

✓98% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Missouri median (66th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 90th-percentile peak (2018) to 66th (2025)

!Algebra I scores 13 pts below the Missouri average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg48%

Missouri avg45%

125^th of 367

Missouri public high schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From top 41% (2015) to top 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

83^rd of 367Palmyra R-I 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	55.3	125 of 367	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.9	94 of 378	75.1%	★★★★☆
2023	50.5	132 of 352	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.6	79 of 361	78.1%	★★★★☆
2021	75.0	36 of 358	89.9%	★★★★★
2019	69.9	70 of 460	84.8%	★★★★☆
2018	74.4	46 of 468	90.2%	★★★★★
2017	68.5	107 of 404	73.5%	★★★★☆
2016	77.1	40 of 401	90.0%	★★★★★
2015	56.5	206 of 504	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	77.2	27 of 521	94.8%	★★★★★
2013	68.5	74 of 523	85.9%	★★★★☆
2012	55.3	204 of 522	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.3	77 of 528	85.4%	★★★★☆
2010	62.3	134 of 516	74.0%	★★★★☆
2009	70.6	68 of 507	86.6%	★★★★☆
2008	48.6	301 of 539	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	74.6	72 of 538	86.6%	★★★★☆
2006	64.8	146 of 534	72.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	73.9	34 of 274	87.6%	★★★★☆
2023	58.7	78 of 268	70.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	49.1	119 of 306	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.3	99 of 321	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.7	120 of 302	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.1	115 of 310	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.7	47 of 309	84.8%	★★★★☆
2019	68.9	64 of 430	85.1%	★★★★☆
2018	69.8	62 of 440	85.9%	★★★★☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)88th percentile+12 vs school

White (2025)61st percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English II50%-3 vs state

Biology I48%+11 vs state

Algebra I32%-13 vs state

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Schools Near Palmyra High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Algebra I (2025)	MAP Biology I (2025)	MAP English II (2025)	MAP Algebra II (2025)	MAP English I (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 Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Palmyra High	Public	9-12	1703 S Main St	Palmyra	63461	Marion County	Palmyra R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 769-2067	331	28	11.7	36.6%	298 (90.0%)	5 (1.5%)	9 (2.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.1%)	55.3	125^th of 367 public high schools	65.9%		60.9	94^th of 378 public high schools	75.1%	31	32.1	48.4	49.9				$12,131	$176	$11,955
Hannibal Senior High	Public	9-12	4500 McMasters Ave	Hannibal	63401	Marion County	Hannibal 60	No	No	No	No	(573) 221-2733	1,048	67	15.7	49.7%	864 (82.4%)	88 (8.4%)	27 (2.6%)	9 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (5.6%)	62.6	91^st of 367 public high schools	75.2%		56.5	112^th of 378 public high schools	70.4%	21	42.8	38.2	55.8	96.2		49.1	$12,384	$517	$11,867
Hannibal Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	4550 McMasters Ave	Hannibal	63401	Marion County	Hannibal 60	No	No	No	No	(573) 221-4430	0	19	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Marion County High	Public	7-12	2905 Hwy D	Philadelphia	63463	Marion County	Marion County R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 439-5913	98	11	8.9	42.9%	94 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.1%)								(n/a)							$13,917	$390	$13,527
Monroe City R-I High	Public	9-12	401 Hwys 24/36 East	Monroe City	63456	Monroe County	Monroe City R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 735-4626	271	21	13.0	34.7%	237 (87.5%)	8 (3.0%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.6%)	36.5	223^rd of 367 public high schools	39.2%					(n/a)	55.0	22.8	45.2		61.8		$12,226	$462	$11,764
Mark Twain Senior High	Public	9-12	21622 Hwy 19	Center	63436	Ralls County	Ralls County R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 267-3397	251	21	11.9	28.7%	236 (94.0%)	5 (2.0%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	23.6	292^nd of 367 public high schools	20.4%		31.4	256^th of 378 public high schools	32.3%	36	20.9	24.5					$12,412	$748	$11,664

Frequently Asked Questions about Palmyra High

How many students attend Palmyra High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 331 students attended Palmyra High.

Is Palmyra High a good school?

Palmyra High ranks 125^th of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Palmyra High?

Palmyra High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Palmyra Elementary
Middle : Palmyra Middle

What is the racial makeup of Palmyra High?

Students at Palmyra High are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What district is Palmyra High in?

Palmyra R-I

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