McDonald County High

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McDonald County High ranks 279 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

McDonald County High is a public high school located in Anderson, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,051 students. The school is part of the McDonald County R-I school district, which is ranked 221 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McDonald County High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri high schools, with a ranking between 215-317 out of 358-460 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is significantly below the state average across all subjects, including Algebra I, Biology I, English II, and Algebra II. Compared to nearby schools like East Newton High, Seneca High, and Neosho High, McDonald County High performs worse on these assessments. However, the school has a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.2% to 93.1% in recent years, which is comparable to or slightly better than the nearby schools.

McDonald County High has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 59.37% to 66.64% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Asian, Hispanic, and White students, as well as English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Gifted and Talented students, when compared to state and nearby school averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 20.5% to 30.2% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools (18.5% to 21.9%).

Detail:

Public 9-12

100 Mustang Dr
Anderson, MO 64831-7305

(417) 845-3322

District: McDonald County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
279^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,489

Feeder schools for McDonald County High:

Elementary:	Anderson Elementary
	Noel Primary
	Pineville Primary
	Rocky Comfort Elementary
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	Southwest City Elementary
	White Rock Elementary
Middle:	Anderson Middle
	Noel Elementary
	Pineville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 1,119

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.1%

Hispanic:

23.5%

Pacific Islander:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McDonald County High ranks worse than 73.8% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.83. (See more...)

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

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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 (60.1%), Hispanic (23.5%), Pacific Islander (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McDonald County High is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare McDonald County High employs 72.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McDonald County High is $11,489.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McDonald County High:

SchoolDigger ranks McDonald County High 279^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See McDonald County High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Asian students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

McDonald County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks McDonald County R-I 221^st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McDonald County High

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Rank History for all students at McDonald County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	38.84	383^rd	534	28.3%
2007	36.38	404^th	538	24.9%
2008	45.14	329^th	539	39.0%
2009	59.18	154^th	507	69.6%
2010	60.34	152^nd	516	70.5%
2011	59.33	172^nd	528	67.4%
2012	50.23	263^rd	522	49.6%
2013	56.00	184^th	523	64.8%
2014	54.83	210^th	521	59.7%
2015	59.87	170^th	504	66.3%
2016	55.05	164^th	401	59.1%
2017	47.33	227^th	404	43.8%
2018	41.48	264^th	468	43.6%
2019	34.01	317^th	460	31.1%
2021	38.68	215^th	358	39.9%
2022	33.63	225^th	361	37.7%
2023	19.34	282^nd	352	19.9%
2024	25.83	279^th	378	26.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McDonald County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2022	38.12	21^st	33	36.4%
2023	36.89	28^th	42	33.3%
2024	25.52	39^th	45	13.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at McDonald County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.73	127^th	127	0.0%
2024	40.70	83^rd	135	38.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McDonald County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	47.53	181^st	382	52.6%
2019	41.56	216^th	368	41.3%
2021	49.76	105^th	255	58.8%
2022	55.98	92^nd	250	63.2%
2023	29.50	201^st	268	25.0%
2024	24.99	228^th	274	16.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at McDonald County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	20.13	83^rd	95	12.6%
2021	18.23	112^th	129	13.2%
2022	31.56	84^th	111	24.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at McDonald County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	33.30	85^th	100	15.0%
2019	12.56	94^th	96	2.1%
2022	23.46	40^th	45	11.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at McDonald County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	13.23	18^th	20	10.0%
2022	16.28	14^th	15	6.7%
2024	7.23	15^th	15	0.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at McDonald County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	33.38	60^th	84	28.6%
2019	32.51	62^nd	91	31.9%
2021	32.35	24^th	40	40.0%
2022	36.50	34^th	57	40.4%
2023	23.44	57^th	64	10.9%
2024	18.12	62^nd	70	11.4%

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Rank History for White students at McDonald County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	47.28	194^th	440	55.9%
2019	33.62	293^rd	430	31.9%
2021	37.97	174^th	309	43.7%
2022	30.81	210^th	310	32.3%
2023	14.54	273^rd	302	9.6%
2024	22.84	252^nd	321	21.5%

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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 McDonald County High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	670	670
1992	701	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	705
1993	706	2	2	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	716
1994	724	1	4	4	7	n/a	n/a	0	740
1995	761	1	3	23	24	n/a	n/a	0	812
1996	761	1	3	23	24	n/a	n/a	0	812
1997	785	1	6	41	10	n/a	n/a	0	843
1998	850	0	1	51	13	n/a	n/a	0	915
1999	811	4	0	61	13	n/a	n/a	0	889
2000	839	1	0	56	12	n/a	n/a	0	908
2001	805	2	2	62	17	n/a	n/a	0	888
2002	832	1	1	78	13	n/a	n/a	0	925
2003	832	1	1	78	13	n/a	n/a	0	925
2004	857	0	2	97	18	n/a	n/a	0	974
2005	865	2	6	110	23	n/a	n/a	0	1006
2006	864	2	13	119	21	n/a	n/a	0	1019
2007	878	4	20	113	23	n/a	n/a	0	1038
2008	865	2	22	128	27	n/a	n/a	0	1044
2009	862	3	25	141	26	n/a	n/a	0	1057
2010	869	5	31	128	20	n/a	n/a	0	1053
2011	840	5	22	142	26	1	0	0	1036
2012	797	16	25	148	23	9	3	0	1021
2013	843	15	20	177	28	13	6	0	1102
2014	857	18	20	180	27	14	9	0	1125
2015	861	17	28	198	30	22	8	0	1164
2016	853	8	16	210	35	35	17	0	1174
2017	819	15	19	222	32	43	23	0	1173
2018	792	14	18	222	28	28	17	0	1119
2019	745	12	19	237	31	33	17	0	1094
2020	730	14	22	250	21	41	21	0	1099
2021	688	15	20	246	24	51	23	0	1067
2022	702	9	20	247	25	59	23	0	1085
2023	650	10	17	233	32	78	31	0	1051
2024	673	11	13	263	33	96	30	0	1119

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 McDonald County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	670	36.0	18.6	n/a
1992	705	34.4	20.4	18.7
1993	716	36.0	19.9	22.1
1994	740	37.3	19.8	20.4
1995	812	39.1	20.8	22.4
1996	812	39.1	20.8	22.4
1997	843	40.2	21.0	26.5
1998	915	44.8	20.4	25.1
1999	889	51.0	17.4	35.4
2000	908	48.2	18.8	25.3
2001	888	48.0	18.5	39
2002	925	52.9	17.5	43.1
2003	925	52.9	17.5	43.1
2004	974	54.0	18.0	33.8
2005	1006	54.9	18.3	44.5
2006	1019	58.8	17.3	50.7
2007	1038	57.8	18.0	55.9
2008	1044	65.1	16.0	54.3
2009	1057	66.6	15.9	48.2
2010	1053	67.0	15.7	53
2011	1036	65.5	15.8	54.6
2012	1021	66.5	15.3	59.1
2013	1102	68.7	16.0	59.8
2014	1125	71.5	15.7	58
2015	1164	71.0	16.3	62.5
2016	1174	73.0	16.0	56
2017	1173	69.3	16.9	64.7
2018	1119	71.4	15.6	62.7
2019	1094	72.1	15.1	66
2020	1099	70.7	15.5	64.8
2021	1067	63.6	16.7	66.6
2022	1085	65.0	16.6	64.9
2023	1051	70.1	14.9	59.4
2024	1119	72.4	15.4	64.8

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 McDonald County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	670	36.0	18.6	n/a
1992	705	34.4	20.4	18.7
1993	716	36.0	19.9	22.1
1994	740	37.3	19.8	20.4
1995	812	39.1	20.8	22.4
1996	812	39.1	20.8	22.4
1997	843	40.2	21.0	26.5
1998	915	44.8	20.4	25.1
1999	889	51.0	17.4	35.4
2000	908	48.2	18.8	25.3
2001	888	48.0	18.5	39
2002	925	52.9	17.5	43.1
2003	925	52.9	17.5	43.1
2004	974	54.0	18.0	33.8
2005	1006	54.9	18.3	44.5
2006	1019	58.8	17.3	50.7
2007	1038	57.8	18.0	55.9
2008	1044	65.1	16.0	54.3
2009	1057	66.6	15.9	48.2
2010	1053	67.0	15.7	53
2011	1036	65.5	15.8	54.6
2012	1021	66.5	15.3	59.1
2013	1102	68.7	16.0	59.8
2014	1125	71.5	15.7	58
2015	1164	71.0	16.3	62.5
2016	1174	73.0	16.0	56
2017	1173	69.3	16.9	64.7
2018	1119	71.4	15.6	62.7
2019	1094	72.1	15.1	66
2020	1099	70.7	15.5	64.8
2021	1067	63.6	16.7	66.6
2022	1085	65.0	16.6	64.9
2023	1051	70.1	14.9	59.4
2024	1119	72.4	15.4	64.8

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 McDonald County High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$191 (1.7%)	$11,113 (98.3%)	$11,304
2020	$723 (6.9%)	$9,728 (93.1%)	$10,451
2021	$277 (3.0%)	$8,902 (97.0%)	$9,179
2022	$876 (7.6%)	$10,613 (92.4%)	$11,488

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McDonald County High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 317^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 282^nd of 352 High schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (McDonald County High)	29.9	25.5	4.4%
End of Course Algebra I (McDonald County R-I)	44	31.1	12.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (McDonald County High)	25.4	21.7	3.7%
End of Course Biology I (McDonald County R-I)	25.4	21.7	3.7%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (McDonald County High)	53.7	38	15.7%
End of Course English II (McDonald County R-I)	53.7	38	15.7%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (McDonald County High)	26.5	2.2	24.3%
End of Course Algebra II (McDonald County R-I)	26.5	2.2	24.3%
End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)	50	51.6	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1094	1051	3.9%
African American	12	10	16.7%
American Indian	31	32	3.2%
Asian	19	17	10.5%
Hispanic	237	233	1.7%
Pacific Islander	33	78	136.4%
White	745	650	12.8%
Two or More Races	17	31	82.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66%	59.4%	6.6%

Schools Near McDonald County High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP Government (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 Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McDonald County High	Public	9-12	100 Mustang Dr	Anderson	64831	McDonald County	McDonald County R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 845-3322	1,119	72	15.4	64.8%	673 (60.1%)	11 (1.0%)	263 (23.5%)	13 (1.2%)	33 (2.9%)	96 (8.6%)	30 (2.7%)	25.8	279^th of 378 public high schools	26.2%		19.3	282^nd of 352 public high schools	19.9%	3	14.2	25.2	43.0	10.5		$11,489	$876	$10,613
Crowder Avts	Public	9-12	601 Laclede Avenue	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Crowder College	No	No	No	No	(417) 455-5596	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Neosho High	Public	9-12	511 Neosho Blvd	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Neosho School District	No	No	No	No	(417) 451-8670	1,566	85	18.3	53.2%	1,005 (64.2%)	12 (0.8%)	307 (19.6%)	23 (1.5%)	28 (1.8%)	97 (6.2%)	94 (6.0%)	41.5	199^th of 378 public high schools	47.4%		41.4	182^nd of 352 public high schools	48.3%	17	23.6	32.3	42.8		40.9	$9,743	$868	$8,875
Seneca High	Public	9-12	1110 Neosho St	Seneca	64865	Newton County	Seneca R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 776-3926	455	35	13.0	45.5%	354 (77.8%)	7 (1.5%)	17 (3.7%)	3 (0.7%)	64 (14.1%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.8%)								(n/a)	39.3					$10,620	$1,939	$8,681
East Newton High	Public	9-12	22876 E Hwy 86	Granby	64844	Newton County	East Newton County R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 472-6238	457	32	14.4	58.6%	356 (77.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)	40 (8.8%)	13 (2.8%)	4 (0.9%)	20 (4.4%)	42.5	195^th of 378 public high schools	48.4%		40.5	191^st of 352 public high schools	45.7%	4	37.1	21.9	53.5			$10,200	$1,105	$9,095

Frequently Asked Questions about McDonald County High

Is McDonald County High a good school?

McDonald County High ranks 279^th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools feed into McDonald County High?

McDonald County High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Anderson Elementary
Elementary : Noel Primary
Elementary : Pineville Primary
Elementary : Rocky Comfort Elementary
Elementary : Southwest City Elementary
Elementary : White Rock Elementary
Middle : Anderson Middle
Middle : Noel Elementary
Middle : Pineville Elementary

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McDonald County High

Student/Teacher Ratio McDonald County High

Per Pupil Expenditures for McDonald County High

Impact of COVID-19 on McDonald County High

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Schools Near McDonald County High