Summary:
The 64456 zip code area is home to two schools - Worth County Elementary and Worth County High, both part of the Worth County R-III district. These small, rural schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and have seen mixed performance in recent years.
Worth County Elementary has made significant progress, moving from the bottom third of Missouri elementary schools to the top quarter in projected rankings. This suggests the school has implemented effective strategies to improve student outcomes. In contrast, Worth County High has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate, ranging from the top 40% to the bottom 15% of Missouri high schools in recent years, indicating room for improvement.
Both schools serve a student population with a high percentage of economic need, as evidenced by the large proportion of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While the chronic absenteeism rates are slightly elevated, the schools maintain relatively small class sizes, with student-teacher ratios of 10.2 and 7.7, respectively. Notably, Worth County High has maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate, a commendable achievement that suggests the school is effectively supporting students to complete their high school education.
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