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Pilot Grove High

Q: Is Pilot Grove High a good school?

Pilot Grove High ranks 154 th of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

154^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 367 Missouri High Schools

Better than 58% of Missouri high schools

Summary

Pilot Grove High is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Pilot Grove, Missouri, with a total enrollment of 129 students. The school is part of the Pilot Grove C-4 school district, which is ranked 131 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pilot Grove High consistently performs well above the state average in standardized test scores, particularly in Algebra II where they scored 85.6% proficient or better compared to the state average of 58%. The school's Geometry and Algebra I scores also outperform the state, indicating a strong math curriculum. However, the school's 8th grade Science and 7th grade Math scores are significantly lower than the state average, suggesting potential areas for improvement. Pilot Grove High has maintained an impressive 96.1% four-year graduation rate for the past two school years, well above the state average. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated, ranging from 5.5% to 15.2% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the nearby schools like Smithton High and Tipton High.

Interestingly, Pilot Grove High has seen a steady decline in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 35.56% in 2021-2022 to 16.28% in 2023-2024. This may indicate an improving economic situation in the Pilot Grove community, which could have positive implications for the school's resources and support for students. When compared to nearby schools, Pilot Grove High generally outperforms them in academic performance, particularly in mathematics, and maintains high graduation rates. However, the school's fluctuating chronic absenteeism rate suggests an area that may require further attention and support to ensure continued student success.

128

Students ?

9.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,254

Per pupil spending ?

21.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

107 School St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276-1038

(660) 834-4415

District: Pilot Grove C-4

Feeder schools for Pilot Grove High:

Elementary:

Pilot Grove Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.9%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Hispanic:

0.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 29th percentile in 2014 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate within 4 years

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 58th (2025) from a 29th-percentile low (2014)

✓Above the Missouri median (58th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Geometry scores 25 pts below the Missouri average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg55%

Missouri avg59%

154^th of 367

Missouri public high schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From top 47% (2015) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

131^st of 367Pilot Grove C-4 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
2019	57.9	220 of 587	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.1	224 of 552	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	77.3	76 of 568	86.6%	★★★★☆
2015	27.0	479 of 585	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	12.4	592 of 633	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	42.1	302 of 527	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.9	207 of 479	56.8%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	50.1	154 of 367	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.9	79 of 378	79.1%	★★★★☆
2019	70.4	68 of 460	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	41.5	263 of 468	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	44.9	235 of 404	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	50.6	239 of 504	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	36.8	372 of 521	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	47.7	277 of 523	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	54.6	214 of 522	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.3	161 of 528	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	77.7	27 of 516	94.8%	★★★★★
2009	77.9	25 of 507	95.1%	★★★★★
2008	86.7	29 of 539	94.6%	★★★★★
2007	86.9	30 of 538	94.4%	★★★★★
2006	69.4	108 of 534	79.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	48.1	125 of 306	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.2	52 of 321	83.8%	★★★★☆
2019	67.3	71 of 430	83.5%	★★★★☆
2018	35.0	290 of 440	34.1%	★★☆☆☆

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

White (2019)43rd percentile-20 vs school

High school

White (2025)59th percentile~ school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Algebra II86%+28 vs state

Geometry39%-25 vs state

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Schools Near Pilot Grove 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)	MAP Geometry (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 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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	MAP Geometry End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pilot Grove High	Public	7-12	107 School St	Pilot Grove	65276	Cooper County	Pilot Grove C-4	No	No	No	No	(660) 834-4415	128	14	9.2	21.9%	124 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	50.1	154^th of 367 public high schools	58.0%		65.9	79^th of 378 public high schools	79.1%	75										85.6	39.2		$16,254	$672	$15,582
Bunceton High	Public	7-12	500 E. Main	Bunceton	65237	Cooper County	Cooper County R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 427-5415	33	6	5.6	100.0%	31 (93.9%)	2 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$29,749	$1,943	$27,806
Boonville High	Public	9-12	1 Pirate Drive	Boonville	65233	Cooper County	Boonville R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 882-7426	527	35	15.0		421 (79.9%)	35 (6.6%)	21 (4.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.7%)	60.4	103^rd of 367 public high schools	71.9%		63	87^th of 378 public high schools	77.0%	16							24.0	38.4	57.0	90.4		52.2	$13,871	$829	$13,041
Boonslick Technical Educ. Center	Public	9-12	1694 W Ashley Rd	Boonville	65233	Cooper County	Boonville R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 882-5306	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Boonville Treatment Center	Public	7-12	1216 E Morgan St	Boonville	65233	Cooper County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(660) 882-6521	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Boonville Correctional Center	Public	7-12	1216 E Morgan St	Boonville	65233	Cooper County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(660) 882-6521	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Otterville High	Public	6-12	101 W Georgetown St	Otterville	65348	Cooper County	Otterville R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 366-4621	102	12	8.6	32.4%	97 (95.1%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	2.7	367^th of 367 public high schools	0.0%		15.4	326^th of 378 public high schools	13.8%	41	23.2					7.2		6.0	6.3				$13,981	$401	$13,580
New Franklin Middle-High	Public	6-12	412 West Broadway	New Franklin	65274	Howard County	New Franklin R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 848-2314	198	20	9.6	32.8%	180 (90.9%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.1%)								(n/a)		45.6	15.9	27.7	39.9		36.4						$12,851	$1,004	$11,846
Smithton High	Public	7-12	505 S Myrtle	Smithton	65350	Pettis County	Smithton R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 343-5318	217	22	9.8	37.3%	211 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)								(n/a)		48.8		20.7	33.3		38.8						$13,158	$649	$12,509
Tipton High	Public	9-12	400 S. Gravois Ave.	Tipton	65081	Moniteau County	Tipton R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 433-5528	185	15	12.2	40.5%	174 (94.1%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)							33.4						$14,084	$327	$13,756

Frequently Asked Questions about Pilot Grove High

What schools feed into Pilot Grove High?

Pilot Grove High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pilot Grove Elementary

Is Pilot Grove High a good school?

Pilot Grove High ranks 154^th of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Pilot Grove High in?

Pilot Grove C-4

What is the racial makeup of Pilot Grove High?

Students at Pilot Grove High are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Pilot Grove High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 128 students attended Pilot Grove High.

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