Pattonsburg High

Pattonsburg High is a public high school located in Pattonsburg, Missouri, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 90 students. The school is part of the Pattonsburg R-II district. Over the past decade, Pattonsburg High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri high schools, with its highest ranking being 105 out of 460 schools in the 2018-2019 school year, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pattonsburg High has maintained a strong 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.3% to 100% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school has experienced fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.9% to 14.7% in recent years, which is generally higher than the state average. Pattonsburg High's test scores in Mathematics and English Language Arts for 6th and 7th grades are significantly lower than the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 23.6% to 29.5%, compared to the state averages of 39.3% to 45.5%. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.22% to 96.67% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Maysville Junior-Senior High, Albany High, and South Harrison High, Pattonsburg High's performance is generally lower, with higher rankings, graduation rates, and test scores. Pattonsburg High's performance has also been inconsistent over the years, suggesting a need for more consistent and targeted improvement efforts. Despite these challenges, the school's commitment to serving its economically disadvantaged student population is commendable, and there are opportunities for targeted improvement efforts to help the school better serve its community.