Is Holcomb High a good school?

Holcomb High ranks 183 rd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Holcomb High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 216 students attended Holcomb High.

What is the racial makeup of Holcomb High?

Students at Holcomb High are 83% White, 15% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Holcomb High?

Holcomb High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Holcomb Elementary

Holcomb High

Summary:

Holcomb High is a public high school located in Holcomb, Missouri, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 209 students. The school is part of the Holcomb R-III school district, which is ranked 268 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Holcomb High has maintained a strong 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 94.4% to 100% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 14.5% to 21.6% in recent years, which is higher than the state average. Holcomb High's test scores in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts are generally below the state averages, with only a few exceptions, such as Algebra I and Biology I end-of-course exams. The school serves a high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing Holcomb High to the nearby schools, such as Delta C-7 High and Risco High, Holcomb High's graduation rates are generally higher, but its test scores are mixed. Holcomb High serves a significantly higher percentage of low-socioeconomic status students compared to the nearby schools, and its chronic absenteeism rates are also generally higher. While Holcomb High faces some unique challenges, the school's strong graduation rates suggest that it is able to support students in completing their high school education, despite the academic performance concerns.

Detail:

Public 7-12

102 S Cherry
Holcomb, MO 63852-0190

(573) 792-3362

District: Holcomb R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
183^rd of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,772

Feeder schools for Holcomb High:

Elementary:

Holcomb Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 216

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.9%

Hispanic:

15.3%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Holcomb High ranks worse than 75.6% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.94. (See more...)

Compare Details Holcomb High ranks better than 51.6% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.04. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Holcomb High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.9%), Hispanic (15.3%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holcomb High is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Holcomb High employs 18.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holcomb High is $10,772.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holcomb High:

SchoolDigger ranks Holcomb High 341^st of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Holcomb High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Holcomb High 183^rd of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Holcomb High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Holcomb R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Holcomb R-III 268^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Holcomb High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Holcomb High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	31.88	517^th	619	16.5%
2007	42.09	428^th	624	31.4%
2008	60.45	219^th	624	64.9%
2009	40.40	427^th	601	29.0%
2010	33.03	505^th	614	17.8%
2011	26.18	543^rd	625	13.1%
2012	20.66	565^th	623	9.3%
2013	52.52	311^th	649	52.1%
2014	59.84	248^th	633	60.8%
2015	41.30	377^th	585	35.6%
2016	59.27	163^rd	435	62.5%
2017	36.37	400^th	568	29.6%
2018	27.07	445^th	552	19.4%
2019	37.48	386^th	587	34.2%
2021	27.06	341^st	454	24.9%
2022	52.30	215^th	459	53.2%
2023	35.08	307^th	459	33.1%
2024	25.94	341^st	451	24.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Holcomb High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	38.78	270^th	422	36.0%
2019	54.40	177^th	482	63.3%
2021	54.43	140^th	371	62.3%
2022	83.35	23^rd	365	93.7%
2023	58.44	126^th	382	67.0%
2024	46.14	200^th	378	47.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Holcomb High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	27.38	393^rd	479	18.0%
2019	30.72	387^th	527	26.6%
2021	16.07	340^th	376	9.6%
2023	19.83	333^rd	385	13.5%
2024	21.33	318^th	379	16.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Holcomb High

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Rank History for all high school students at Holcomb High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	36.83	398^th	534	25.5%
2007	28.78	440^th	538	18.2%
2008	16.70	486^th	539	9.8%
2009	35.86	363^rd	507	28.4%
2010	48.68	268^th	516	48.1%
2011	47.26	286^th	528	45.8%
2012	40.40	362^nd	522	30.7%
2013	25.16	454^th	523	13.2%
2014	24.52	459^th	521	11.9%
2015	26.82	422^nd	504	16.3%
2016	46.89	213^th	401	46.9%
2017	22.83	353^rd	404	12.6%
2018	41.56	262^nd	468	44.0%
2019	47.66	214^th	460	53.5%
2021	15.48	308^th	358	14.0%
2024	45.04	183^rd	378	51.6%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Holcomb High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	58.50	106^th	382	72.3%
2019	51.04	147^th	368	60.1%
2021	28.34	198^th	255	22.4%
2024	74.46	33^rd	274	88.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Holcomb High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	47.33	193^rd	440	56.1%
2019	44.12	210^th	430	51.2%
2021	11.91	293^rd	309	5.2%
2024	37.54	176^th	321	45.2%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Holcomb High

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	191	191
1992	175	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
1993	190	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
1994	196	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
1995	215	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	217
1996	215	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	217
1997	211	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	213
1998	189	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	191
1999	196	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	198
2000	196	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	201
2001	218	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	218
2002	201	0	12	n/a	n/a	0	213
2003	201	0	12	n/a	n/a	0	213
2004	218	2	13	n/a	n/a	0	233
2005	233	0	8	n/a	n/a	0	241
2006	226	1	16	n/a	n/a	0	243
2007	235	0	18	n/a	n/a	0	253
2008	231	0	20	n/a	n/a	0	251
2009	241	4	21	n/a	n/a	0	266
2010	268	4	18	n/a	n/a	0	290
2011	261	3	22	0	0	0	286
2012	243	1	22	0	0	0	266
2013	226	2	22	0	0	0	250
2014	225	1	28	0	0	0	254
2015	200	0	26	0	0	0	226
2016	195	0	19	0	0	0	214
2017	196	0	26	0	3	0	225
2018	190	0	31	0	5	0	226
2019	185	0	28	0	3	0	216
2020	181	0	30	0	0	0	211
2021	197	0	26	0	1	0	224
2022	179	0	33	0	4	0	216
2023	172	0	30	1	6	0	209
2024	179	0	33	1	3	0	216

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Holcomb High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	191	13.8	13.8	n/a
1992	175	13.1	13.3	n/a
1993	190	12.3	15.4	n/a
1994	196	13.3	14.7	0
1995	217	13.7	15.8	n/a
1996	217	13.7	15.8	n/a
1997	213	14.0	15.2	21.6
1998	191	13.8	13.8	29.8
1999	198	14.0	14.1	34.8
2000	201	14.3	14.1	37.8
2001	218	14.0	15.6	0
2002	213	14.4	14.8	40.4
2003	213	14.4	14.8	40.4
2004	233	14.2	16.4	39.9
2005	241	14.7	16.4	38.6
2006	243	15.2	16.0	38.3
2007	253	14.1	17.9	45.1
2008	251	15.6	16.1	50.2
2009	266	18.0	14.8	49.2
2010	290	17.9	16.1	55.2
2011	286	17.4	16.3	49.7
2012	266	18.2	14.5	54.1
2013	250	17.5	14.2	54.8
2014	254	18.0	14.0	53.5
2015	226	17.0	13.2	46.5
2016	214	17.0	12.5	61.2
2017	225	16.4	13.6	57.8
2018	226	16.4	13.7	64.6
2019	216	16.7	12.9	64.4
2020	211	18.4	11.4	98.6
2021	224	17.6	12.7	98.7
2022	216	17.7	12.1	98.6
2023	209	17.7	11.7	100
2024	216	18.7	11.5	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Holcomb High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	191	13.8	13.8	n/a
1992	175	13.1	13.3	n/a
1993	190	12.3	15.4	n/a
1994	196	13.3	14.7	0
1995	217	13.7	15.8	n/a
1996	217	13.7	15.8	n/a
1997	213	14.0	15.2	21.6
1998	191	13.8	13.8	29.8
1999	198	14.0	14.1	34.8
2000	201	14.3	14.1	37.8
2001	218	14.0	15.6	0
2002	213	14.4	14.8	40.4
2003	213	14.4	14.8	40.4
2004	233	14.2	16.4	39.9
2005	241	14.7	16.4	38.6
2006	243	15.2	16.0	38.3
2007	253	14.1	17.9	45.1
2008	251	15.6	16.1	50.2
2009	266	18.0	14.8	49.2
2010	290	17.9	16.1	55.2
2011	286	17.4	16.3	49.7
2012	266	18.2	14.5	54.1
2013	250	17.5	14.2	54.8
2014	254	18.0	14.0	53.5
2015	226	17.0	13.2	46.5
2016	214	17.0	12.5	61.2
2017	225	16.4	13.6	57.8
2018	226	16.4	13.7	64.6
2019	216	16.7	12.9	64.4
2020	211	18.4	11.4	98.6
2021	224	17.6	12.7	98.7
2022	216	17.7	12.1	98.6
2023	209	17.7	11.7	100
2024	216	18.7	11.5	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Holcomb High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,082 (12.2%)	$7,797 (87.8%)	$8,879
2020	$1,565 (16.8%)	$7,767 (83.2%)	$9,332
2021	$1,201 (12.8%)	$8,180 (87.2%)	$9,381
2022	$3,204 (29.7%)	$7,568 (70.3%)	$10,772

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holcomb High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 386^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 307^th of 459 Middle schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Holcomb High)	29	25	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Holcomb R-III)	29	25	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Holcomb High)	52.7	21.5	31.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Holcomb R-III)	52.7	21.5	31.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Holcomb High)	24.3	28.9	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Holcomb R-III)	24.3	28.9	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Holcomb High)	37.8	23.7	14.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Holcomb R-III)	37.8	23.7	14.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Holcomb High)	47.6	18.9	28.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Holcomb R-III)	47.6	18.9	28.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	216	209	3.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	28	30	7.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	185	172	7%
Two or More Races	3	6	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.4%	100%	35.6%

Schools Near Holcomb High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 6th 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Holcomb High	Public	7-12	102 S Cherry	Holcomb	63852	Dunklin County	Holcomb R-III	No	No	No	No	(573) 792-3362	216	19	11.5	100.0%	179 (82.9%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	45	183^rd of 378 public high schools	51.6%					(n/a)			20.1	20.1			26.7	40.0	31.0	$10,772	$3,204	$7,568
Clarkton High	Public	7-12	Hwy 162	Clarkton	63837	Dunklin County	Clarkton C-4	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 448-3712	139	13	10.7	97.8%	89 (64.0%)	8 (5.8%)	37 (26.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.6%)								(n/a)		23.2	12.0	4.0		19.3	4.0		15.0	$12,060	$1,940	$10,120
Campbell High	Public	7-12	801 S State Rte 53	Campbell	63933	Dunklin County	Campbell R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 246-2576	246	19	12.9	99.2%	229 (93.1%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	34.4	239^th of 378 public high schools	36.8%					(n/a)			25.1	18.0			23.2	30.6	27.2	$9,692	$2,240	$7,453
Gideon High	Public	7-12	400 Main	Gideon	63848	New Madrid County	Gideon 37	No	No	No	No	(573) 448-3471	102	9	11.2	100.0%	98 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.2	354^th of 378 public high schools	6.3%					(n/a)						25.0		5.0	8.0	$14,894	$2,080	$12,814
Kennett High	Public	9-12	1400 W Washington St	Kennett	63857	Dunklin County	Kennett 39	No	No	No	No	(573) 717-1120	506	33	15.5	99.4%	285 (56.3%)	154 (30.4%)	46 (9.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.8%)	21.6	299^th of 378 public high schools	20.9%		17.9	286^th of 352 public high schools	18.8%	13								4.1	23.6	$11,217	$6,238	$4,978
Kennett Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	1400 W Washington St	Kennett	63857	Dunklin County	Kennett 39	No	No	No	No	(573) 717-1123	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Malden High	Public	6-12	601 Burkhart St	Malden	63863	Dunklin County	Malden R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 276-4546	392	38	10.3	100.8%	250 (63.8%)	108 (27.6%)	15 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	14.2	332^nd of 378 public high schools	12.2%					(n/a)	21.7	17.3	8.7	22.0	17.7	17.3		20.3	11.0	$10,172	$2,340	$7,832
North Pemiscot Senior High	Public	6-12	102 School Dr	Wardell	63879	Pemiscot County	North Pemiscot County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 628-3465	126	13	9.9	100.0%	113 (89.7%)	8 (6.3%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)								(n/a)	21.9	5.9							4.9	$18,266	$723	$17,543
Risco High	Public	7-12	Hwy 62	Risco	63874	New Madrid County	Risco R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 396-5568	76	9	8.7	56.6%	73 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)										$14,259	$1,666	$12,594
Pemiscot County Career Technical Center	Public	11-12	1317 W State Hwy 84	Hayti	63851	Pemiscot County	Pemiscot County Special School District	No	No	No	No	(573) 359-2601	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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