Niangua High

Summary:

Niangua High is a public high school located in Niangua, Missouri, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 80 students. The school is part of the Niangua R-V school district, which is ranked 316 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Niangua High has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a high of 85 out of 460 Missouri high schools in 2018-2019 to 283 out of 352 in 2022-2023, with a 1-star rating. The school's test scores are significantly below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with only 11.8% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in MAP Mathematics, compared to the state average of 44.4%. Niangua High also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18% to 27% in recent years, and a declining four-year graduation rate, from 83.3% in 2021-2022 to 72% in 2023-2024, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.43% to 55.91% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Hartville High, Strafford High, Seymour High, Fordland High, and Fair Grove High, Niangua High's performance is significantly lower, with higher rankings, better test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and higher graduation rates. To address these challenges, the school and Niangua R-V district may need to implement targeted interventions, such as improving attendance, providing additional academic support, and addressing the needs of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public 6-12

301 Rumsey St
Niangua, MO 65713-8432

(417) 473-6101

District: Niangua R-V

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,631

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 142

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.5%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Niangua High ranks worse than 89.6% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Details Niangua High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.1. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Niangua 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 (96.5%), Hispanic (1.4%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Niangua High is 9.3. (See more...)

Compare Niangua High employs 15.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Niangua High is $15,631.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Niangua High:

SchoolDigger ranks Niangua High 404^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Niangua High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Niangua R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Niangua R-V 316^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Niangua High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Niangua High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	41.36	420^th	619	32.1%
2007	29.90	523^rd	624	16.2%
2008	53.75	285^th	624	54.3%
2009	60.24	231^st	601	61.6%
2010	73.78	110^th	614	82.1%
2011	57.26	278^th	625	55.5%
2012	57.51	275^th	623	55.9%
2013	42.38	439^th	649	32.4%
2014	5.89	609^th	633	3.8%
2015	12.46	553^rd	585	5.5%
2017	30.93	438^th	568	22.9%
2018	51.95	254^th	552	54.0%
2024	14.30	404^th	451	10.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	20.19	335^th	378	11.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Niangua High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.69	374^th	379	1.3%

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

Rank History for Niangua High

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Rank History for all high school students at Niangua High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	53.06	259^th	534	51.5%
2007	60.69	169^th	538	68.6%
2008	64.81	148^th	539	72.5%
2009	58.07	168^th	507	66.9%
2010	66.39	103^rd	516	80.0%
2011	53.48	231^st	528	56.3%
2012	60.84	152^nd	522	70.9%
2013	36.54	381^st	523	27.2%
2014	36.10	376^th	521	27.8%
2015	39.10	340^th	504	32.5%
2017	24.97	344^th	404	14.9%
2018	43.13	250^th	468	46.6%
2019	66.60	85^th	460	81.5%
2021	53.40	132^nd	358	63.1%
2023	18.10	283^rd	352	19.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Niangua High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	40.62	247^th	440	43.9%
2019	57.31	123^rd	430	71.4%
2021	44.71	143^rd	309	53.7%
2023	14.61	272^nd	302	9.9%

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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 Niangua 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	152	152
1992	166	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
1993	155	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1994	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
1995	166	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
1996	166	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
1997	183	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
1998	177	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	179
1999	181	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
2000	166	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
2001	161	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
2002	143	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
2003	143	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
2004	118	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
2005	118	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
2006	120	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
2007	118	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	120
2008	124	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
2009	117	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
2010	121	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
2011	110	1	1	2	0	0	0	0	114
2012	109	1	1	2	0	0	1	0	114
2013	101	1	1	2	0	0	0	0	105
2014	97	2	0	2	1	0	0	0	102
2015	105	2	0	4	0	0	0	0	111
2016	113	2	0	4	0	0	0	0	119
2017	108	3	0	4	0	0	0	0	115
2018	119	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	122
2019	76	3	0	0	1	0	0	0	80
2020	87	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	89
2021	92	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	93
2022	68	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	70
2023	80	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	80
2024	137	1	0	2	0	0	2	0	142

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 Niangua High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	152	12.9	11.7	n/a
1992	167	12.5	13.3	n/a
1993	155	12.9	12.0	n/a
1994	151	13.1	11.5	0
1995	167	13.1	12.7	n/a
1996	167	13.1	12.7	n/a
1997	183	15.6	11.7	31.7
1998	179	15.3	11.7	30.7
1999	183	16.0	11.4	40.4
2000	167	17.6	9.5	35.9
2001	161	16.3	9.9	37.3
2002	144	18.0	8.0	35.4
2003	144	18.0	8.0	35.4
2004	118	15.6	7.6	33.1
2005	120	13.6	8.8	55
2006	123	14.6	8.4	55.3
2007	120	13.6	8.8	51.7
2008	125	15.3	8.2	54.4
2009	120	13.2	9.0	59.2
2010	124	13.2	9.3	66.1
2011	114	12.2	9.2	71.9
2012	114	12.3	9.2	64
2013	105	13.2	7.9	66.7
2014	102	11.7	8.6	72.5
2015	111	12.0	9.2	60.4
2016	119	12.0	9.9	59.7
2017	115	13.9	8.2	61.7
2018	122	11.9	10.2	57.4
2019	80	9.5	8.3	45
2020	89	10.7	8.2	53.9
2021	93	10.1	9.1	55.9
2022	70	10.6	6.6	41.4
2023	80	7.6	10.5	50
2024	142	15.2	9.3	56.3

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 Niangua High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	152	12.9	11.7	n/a
1992	167	12.5	13.3	n/a
1993	155	12.9	12.0	n/a
1994	151	13.1	11.5	0
1995	167	13.1	12.7	n/a
1996	167	13.1	12.7	n/a
1997	183	15.6	11.7	31.7
1998	179	15.3	11.7	30.7
1999	183	16.0	11.4	40.4
2000	167	17.6	9.5	35.9
2001	161	16.3	9.9	37.3
2002	144	18.0	8.0	35.4
2003	144	18.0	8.0	35.4
2004	118	15.6	7.6	33.1
2005	120	13.6	8.8	55
2006	123	14.6	8.4	55.3
2007	120	13.6	8.8	51.7
2008	125	15.3	8.2	54.4
2009	120	13.2	9.0	59.2
2010	124	13.2	9.3	66.1
2011	114	12.2	9.2	71.9
2012	114	12.3	9.2	64
2013	105	13.2	7.9	66.7
2014	102	11.7	8.6	72.5
2015	111	12.0	9.2	60.4
2016	119	12.0	9.9	59.7
2017	115	13.9	8.2	61.7
2018	122	11.9	10.2	57.4
2019	80	9.5	8.3	45
2020	89	10.7	8.2	53.9
2021	93	10.1	9.1	55.9
2022	70	10.6	6.6	41.4
2023	80	7.6	10.5	50
2024	142	15.2	9.3	56.3

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 Niangua High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$756 (6.2%)	$11,521 (93.8%)	$12,277
2020	$495 (4.3%)	$11,093 (95.7%)	$11,588
2021	$1,517 (13.0%)	$10,121 (87.0%)	$11,638
2022	$938 (6.0%)	$14,693 (94.0%)	$15,631

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Niangua High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 85^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 283^rd of 352 High schools	61.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology I (Niangua High)	33.3	6.2	27.1%
End of Course Biology I (Niangua R-V)	33.3	6.2	27.1%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	80	80
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	76	80	5.3%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45%	50%	5%

Schools Near Niangua 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)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP English I (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 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	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Niangua High	Public	6-12	301 Rumsey St	Niangua	65713	Webster County	Niangua R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 473-6101	142	15	9.3	56.3%	137 (96.5%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)	11.8	20.1	4.6	17.5	20.6									$15,631	$938	$14,693
Marshfield High	Public	9-12	370 State Hwy Dd	Marshfield	65706	Webster County	Marshfield R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 859-2120	896	63	14.2	29.2%	799 (89.2%)	4 (0.4%)	52 (5.8%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.8%)	56.7	109^th of 378 public high schools	71.2%		53.6	114^th of 352 public high schools	67.6%	5								31.0	41.6	56.6	54.5		42.0	$10,300	$1,068	$9,232
Conway High Schools	Public	7-12	726 W Jefferson Ave	Conway	65632	Laclede County	Laclede County R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 589-2941	363	27	13.3	52.9%	342 (94.2%)	3 (0.8%)	15 (4.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52	136^th of 378 public high schools	64.0%		46.7	160^th of 352 public high schools	54.5%	24		39.1				25.4	40.3	31.5	37.4				43.3	$9,897	$758	$9,140
Ozark Correctional Center	Public	7-12	929 Honor Camp Ln	Fordland	65652	Webster County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(417) 767-4491	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Seymour High	Public	9-12	625 E Clinton Ave	Seymour	65746	Webster County	Seymour R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 935-4508	231	20	11.7	49.8%	204 (88.3%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (7.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	44.2	188^th of 378 public high schools	50.3%		39.9	196^th of 352 public high schools	44.3%	8								24.5	36.5					$12,718	$1,985	$10,733
Fordland High	Public	9-12	1248 School St	Fordland	65652	Webster County	Fordland R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 767-4555	198	18	11.2	32.8%	184 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	46.4	174^th of 378 public high schools	54.0%					(n/a)								14.7	28.7			74.4		$7,182	$1,822	$5,359
Fair Grove High	Public	9-12	132 N Main St	Fair Grove	65648	Greene County	Fair Grove R-X	No	No	No	No	(417) 759-2554	376	25	15.0	32.2%	353 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	69.5	60^th of 378 public high schools	84.1%		66.9	57^th of 352 public high schools	83.8%	3								30.5	64.6					$9,012	$759	$8,253
Strafford High	Public	9-12	211 W McCabe	Strafford	65757	Greene County	Strafford R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 736-7000	394	27	14.4	42.6%	353 (89.6%)	4 (1.0%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.1%)	53.1	131^st of 378 public high schools	65.3%		59.1	86^th of 352 public high schools	75.6%	45								28.0	42.3					$10,771	$541	$10,230
Hartville High	Public	9-12	175 N. School Ave	Hartville	65667	Wright County	Hartville R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 741-6223	195	17	11.2	50.8%	187 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	33.5	246^th of 378 public high schools	34.9%					(n/a)								49.1	6.2					$10,136	$1,951	$8,185

Frequently Asked Questions about Niangua High

What is the racial makeup of Niangua High?

Students at Niangua High are 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Niangua High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 142 students attended Niangua High.

What schools feed into Niangua High?

Niangua High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Niangua Elementary

What district is Niangua High in?

Niangua R-V

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