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Paris High

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Paris High ranks 230 th of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

230^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 367 Missouri High Schools

Better than 37% of Missouri high schools

Summary

Paris High is a public high school serving 142 students in grades 9-12 in Paris, Missouri, which is part of the Paris R-II School District. While the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, it currently holds a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below the state average.

One of Paris High's strengths is its relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 96.6% to 100% in recent years. However, the school faces challenges in other areas, such as higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average and significantly lower performance on state assessments like the MAP tests. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 13.7% of Paris High students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 35.4% for the Paris R-II district and 45.4% statewide. Additionally, Paris High has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 36.3% to 38.73% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.

When comparing Paris High to nearby schools, such as Monroe City R-I High, Centralia High, South Shelby High, and Madison High, it becomes clear that Paris High faces unique challenges. While Monroe City R-I High and Centralia High generally outperform Paris High, South Shelby High and Madison High have similar struggles with lower test scores and higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced-price lunch eligibility.

163

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,935

Per pupil spending ?

42.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

25686 Bus Hwy 24
Paris, MO 65275-9503

(660) 289-0970

District: Paris R-II

Feeder schools for Paris High:

Elementary:	Paris Elementary
Middle:	Paris Junior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Two or more races:

4.9%

African American:

1.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 40th percentile in 2014 → 37th in 2025

Strengths

✓97% graduate within 4 years

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (26% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Algebra I scores 32 pts below the Missouri average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school26%

District avg34%

Missouri avg41%

230^th of 367

Missouri public high schools ?

Bottom 37%▼ down 35 pts since 2015

From top 27% (2015) to bottom 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

277^th of 367Paris R-II 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	35.6	230 of 367	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.8	249 of 378	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	17.3	294 of 352	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	39.2	199 of 361	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.1	223 of 358	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.7	249 of 460	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.9	313 of 468	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	86.7	5 of 401	98.8%	★★★★★
2015	62.8	138 of 504	72.6%	★★★★☆
2014	43.3	314 of 521	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	56.1	183 of 523	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	37.8	380 of 522	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	43.7	318 of 528	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	52.9	234 of 516	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	71.3	59 of 507	88.4%	★★★★☆
2008	62.5	167 of 539	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.9	107 of 538	80.1%	★★★★☆
2006	47.4	313 of 534	41.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	43.2	206 of 368	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	21.5	337 of 382	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	26.2	236 of 306	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.5	227 of 321	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	13.5	279 of 302	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	26.8	224 of 310	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.0	213 of 309	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.2	231 of 430	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.9	291 of 440	33.9%	★★☆☆☆

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 (2019)44th percentile~ school

White (2025)23rd percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Biology I33%-4 vs state

Algebra I14%-32 vs state

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Schools Near Paris 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 English I (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 English I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paris High	Public	9-12	25686 Bus Hwy 24	Paris	65275	Monroe County	Paris R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 289-0970	163	14	11.5	42.9%	152 (93.3%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.9%)	35.6	230^th of 367 public high schools	37.3%		32.8	249^th of 378 public high schools	34.1%	19	13.7	33.2			$13,935	$319	$13,616
Madison High	Public	7-12	309 Thomas St	Madison	65263	Monroe County	Madison C-3	No	No	No	No	(660) 291-4515	81	9	9.1	48.1%	73 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)								(n/a)					$15,885	$835	$15,050
South Shelby High	Public	9-12	4154 Hwy 36	Shelbina	63468	Shelby County	Shelby County R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 588-4163	227	19	11.9	49.8%	206 (90.7%)	3 (1.3%)	8 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)								(n/a)		38.8			$14,933	$647	$14,285
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
Centralia High	Public	9-12	849 S Jefferson	Centralia	65240	Boone County	Centralia R-VI	No	No	No	No	(573) 682-3508	398	31	12.7	21.4%	371 (93.2%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	65.8	81^st of 367 public high schools	77.9%		37.9	223^rd of 378 public high schools	41.0%	142	51.1	41.5		78.7	$13,611	$308	$13,302

Frequently Asked Questions about Paris High

Is Paris High a good school?

Paris High ranks 230^th of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Paris High?

Students at Paris High are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Paris High in?

Paris R-II

How many students attend Paris High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 163 students attended Paris High.

What schools feed into Paris High?

Paris High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Paris Elementary
Middle : Paris Junior High

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