Is Neosho High a good school?

Neosho High ranks 199 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Neosho High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,566 students attended Neosho High.

What is the racial makeup of Neosho High?

Students at Neosho High are 64% White, 20% Hispanic, 6% Pacific Islander, 6% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Neosho High?

Neosho High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Benton Elementary Elementary : George Washington Carver Elementary Elementary : Goodman Elementary Elementary : South Elementary Middle : Middle School Middle : Neosho Junior High

Neosho High

Summary:

Neosho High is a public high school located in Neosho, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,491 students. The school is part of the Neosho School District, which is ranked 249 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Neosho High's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state average. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in MAP/Algebra I, Biology I, English II, and Government was 23.6%, 32.3%, 42.8%, and 40.9%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 41.5%, 37.4%, 51.3%, and 39.7%. The school's four-year graduation rate is relatively high, ranging from 89.6% to 90.3% in recent years, but the dropout rate has been increasing, from 1.8% in 2021-2022 to 2.8% in 2023-2024. Neosho High also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 19.5% to 25.5% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Neosho High generally performs better than Wheaton High, which is ranked lower and has lower test scores and graduation rates. However, Neosho High lags behind Sarcoxie High, which is ranked higher and has stronger academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Neosho High's per-student spending has been increasing, from $8,913 in 2018-2019 to $9,743 in 2021-2022, and the school's student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable, ranging from 17.4 to 19 in recent years. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.84% to 49.56% in recent years, which is higher than the state average and may contribute to the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public 9-12

511 Neosho Blvd
Neosho, MO 64850-2049

(417) 451-8670

District: Neosho School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
199^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,743

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 1,566

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.2%

Hispanic:

19.6%

Pacific Islander:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Neosho High ranks worse than 52.6% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.55. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Neosho 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 (64.2%), Hispanic (19.6%), Pacific Islander (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Neosho High is 18.3. (See more...)

Compare Neosho High employs 85.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Neosho High is $9,743.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Neosho High:

SchoolDigger ranks Neosho High 199^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Neosho High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Neosho School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Neosho School District 249^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Neosho High

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Rank History for all students at Neosho High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	46.28	324^th	534	39.3%
2007	60.93	165^th	538	69.3%
2008	56.68	225^th	539	58.3%
2009	63.03	115^th	507	77.3%
2010	61.29	141^st	516	72.7%
2011	55.36	215^th	528	59.3%
2012	59.81	164^th	522	68.6%
2013	57.42	165^th	523	68.5%
2014	46.31	285^th	521	45.3%
2015	44.38	289^th	504	42.7%
2016	52.16	185^th	401	53.9%
2017	42.46	254^th	404	37.1%
2018	56.19	149^th	468	68.2%
2019	51.52	178^th	460	61.3%
2021	40.45	204^th	358	43.0%
2022	37.99	204^th	361	43.5%
2023	41.45	182^nd	352	48.3%
2024	41.55	199^th	378	47.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Neosho High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2022	26.28	28^th	33	15.2%
2023	14.44	41^st	42	2.4%
2024	23.58	41^st	45	8.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Neosho High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.77	40^th	127	68.5%
2024	39.40	87^th	135	35.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Neosho High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	55.43	125^th	382	67.3%
2019	54.33	123^rd	368	66.6%
2021	45.82	120^th	255	52.9%
2022	59.40	83^rd	250	66.8%
2023	55.70	86^th	268	67.9%
2024	52.83	104^th	274	62.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Neosho High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	30.43	74^th	95	22.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Neosho High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	60.31	17^th	45	62.2%
2024	51.63	31^st	47	34.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Neosho High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	14.29	17^th	20	15.0%
2022	16.52	13^th	15	13.3%
2023	13.11	11^th	11	0.0%
2024	9.09	14^th	15	6.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Neosho High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	30.19	64^th	84	23.8%
2019	36.79	56^th	91	38.5%
2021	21.86	32^nd	40	20.0%
2022	28.11	47^th	57	17.5%
2023	29.73	46^th	64	28.1%
2024	40.89	40^th	70	42.9%

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Rank History for White students at Neosho High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	59.73	123^rd	440	72.0%
2019	54.01	143^rd	430	66.7%
2021	34.81	192^nd	309	37.9%
2022	34.72	185^th	310	40.3%
2023	36.23	169^th	302	44.0%
2024	38.93	166^th	321	48.3%

See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for White Students!

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 Neosho 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	739	739
1992	660	9	4	8	16	n/a	n/a	0	697
1993	676	7	4	7	9	n/a	n/a	0	703
1994	716	8	5	5	7	n/a	n/a	0	741
1995	697	7	4	4	15	n/a	n/a	0	727
1996	697	7	4	4	15	n/a	n/a	0	727
1997	696	8	2	0	27	n/a	n/a	0	733
1998	741	6	3	13	17	n/a	n/a	0	780
1999	767	4	4	16	15	n/a	n/a	0	806
2000	766	3	3	3	12	n/a	n/a	0	787
2001	745	17	7	19	6	n/a	n/a	0	794
2002	782	15	10	37	9	n/a	n/a	0	853
2003	782	15	10	37	9	n/a	n/a	0	853
2004	1108	22	24	72	16	n/a	n/a	0	1242
2005	1101	21	27	83	15	n/a	n/a	0	1247
2006	1124	26	26	79	16	n/a	n/a	0	1271
2007	1141	26	46	75	19	n/a	n/a	0	1307
2008	1116	27	47	79	19	n/a	n/a	0	1288
2009	1089	25	57	69	20	n/a	n/a	0	1260
2010	1058	16	63	89	22	n/a	n/a	0	1248
2011	1035	13	11	103	37	45	12	0	1256
2012	1022	12	13	92	37	45	17	0	1238
2013	1024	10	13	97	37	45	28	0	1254
2014	1063	19	16	100	41	53	33	0	1325
2015	1070	19	16	111	42	55	44	0	1357
2016	1005	18	15	126	53	50	51	0	1318
2017	1012	19	14	135	64	47	38	0	1329
2018	955	16	16	162	56	58	41	0	1304
2019	899	15	17	180	42	68	52	0	1273
2020	904	16	14	208	45	74	38	0	1299
2021	923	17	20	246	39	70	57	0	1372
2022	948	15	17	265	36	88	65	0	1434
2023	973	11	14	281	34	98	80	0	1491
2024	1005	12	23	307	28	97	94	0	1566

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 Neosho High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	739	42.8	17.2	n/a
1992	697	40.3	17.2	12.6
1993	703	39.2	17.9	10.5
1994	741	39.6	18.7	9.3
1995	727	38.9	18.7	16.9
1996	727	38.9	18.7	16.9
1997	733	42.3	17.3	12.1
1998	780	50.7	15.4	13.7
1999	806	54.0	14.9	9.2
2000	787	48.6	16.2	17.9
2001	794	46.2	17.2	23.7
2002	853	49.9	17.1	24.5
2003	853	49.9	17.1	24.5
2004	1242	65.1	19.1	34.1
2005	1247	61.9	20.1	43.2
2006	1271	63.8	19.9	38.3
2007	1307	62.7	20.8	41.5
2008	1288	68.1	18.9	39.8
2009	1260	68.8	18.3	43
2010	1248	67.9	18.3	48.4
2011	1256	70.6	17.7	48.6
2012	1238	72.2	17.1	50.5
2013	1254	75.3	16.6	50.7
2014	1325	75.4	17.5	55.6
2015	1357	77.0	17.6	46.8
2016	1318	79.0	16.6	47.4
2017	1329	75.1	17.6	56
2018	1304	76.2	17.1	53.3
2019	1273	76.4	16.6	56.1
2020	1299	73.7	17.6	52.7
2021	1372	78.6	17.4	49.6
2022	1434	75.1	19.0	41.8
2023	1491	81.6	18.2	47.5
2024	1566	85.3	18.3	53.2

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 Neosho High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	739	42.8	17.2	n/a
1992	697	40.3	17.2	12.6
1993	703	39.2	17.9	10.5
1994	741	39.6	18.7	9.3
1995	727	38.9	18.7	16.9
1996	727	38.9	18.7	16.9
1997	733	42.3	17.3	12.1
1998	780	50.7	15.4	13.7
1999	806	54.0	14.9	9.2
2000	787	48.6	16.2	17.9
2001	794	46.2	17.2	23.7
2002	853	49.9	17.1	24.5
2003	853	49.9	17.1	24.5
2004	1242	65.1	19.1	34.1
2005	1247	61.9	20.1	43.2
2006	1271	63.8	19.9	38.3
2007	1307	62.7	20.8	41.5
2008	1288	68.1	18.9	39.8
2009	1260	68.8	18.3	43
2010	1248	67.9	18.3	48.4
2011	1256	70.6	17.7	48.6
2012	1238	72.2	17.1	50.5
2013	1254	75.3	16.6	50.7
2014	1325	75.4	17.5	55.6
2015	1357	77.0	17.6	46.8
2016	1318	79.0	16.6	47.4
2017	1329	75.1	17.6	56
2018	1304	76.2	17.1	53.3
2019	1273	76.4	16.6	56.1
2020	1299	73.7	17.6	52.7
2021	1372	78.6	17.4	49.6
2022	1434	75.1	19.0	41.8
2023	1491	81.6	18.2	47.5
2024	1566	85.3	18.3	53.2

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 Neosho High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$246 (2.8%)	$8,667 (97.2%)	$8,913
2020	$619 (6.9%)	$8,298 (93.1%)	$8,916
2021	$552 (6.1%)	$8,505 (93.9%)	$9,057
2022	$868 (8.9%)	$8,875 (91.1%)	$9,743

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Neosho High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 178^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 182^nd of 352 High schools	13%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Neosho High)	55.7	28.1	27.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Neosho School District)	55.7	28.1	27.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Neosho High)	33.2	33.5	0.3%
End of Course Biology I (Neosho School District)	33.2	33.5	0.3%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Neosho High)	58.9	52.2	6.7%
End of Course English II (Neosho School District)	58.9	52.2	6.7%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1273	1491	17.1%
African American	15	11	26.7%
American Indian	42	34	19%
Asian	17	14	17.6%
Hispanic	180	281	56.1%
Pacific Islander	68	98	44.1%
White	899	973	8.2%
Two or More Races	52	80	53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.1%	47.5%	8.6%

Schools Near Neosho High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)	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 Mathematics 8th 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 Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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)
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
Diamond High	Public	9-12	401 S Main	Diamond	64840	Newton County	Diamond R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 325-5188	247	21	11.7	44.1%	209 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.3%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.2%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.6%)	21.8	298^th of 378 public high schools	21.2%					(n/a)			17.0	23.2				$13,055	$2,699	$10,356
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
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
Franklin Technology Center	Public	9-12	2104 Indiana Ave	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 625-5260	0	22	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Joplin High	Public	9-12	2104 Indiana Ave	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 625-5230	2,247	123	18.3	49.9%	1,609 (71.6%)	106 (4.7%)	238 (10.6%)	33 (1.5%)	44 (2.0%)	33 (1.5%)	184 (8.2%)	47.2	167^th of 378 public high schools	55.8%		43.8	170^th of 352 public high schools	51.7%	3			29.3	35.9	45.3	47.7	40.7	$9,120	$2,051	$7,069
Gateway School	Public	5-12	1823 W 20th St	Joplin	64804	Jasper County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 629-3410	16	2	8.0	81.3%	14 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Wheaton High	Public	7-12	116 McCall	Wheaton	64874	Barry County	Wheaton R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 652-7249	182	16	11.5	54.4%	127 (69.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.9%)	41 (22.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)								(n/a)	22.3	18.6						$9,880	$422	$9,458

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