Pierce City High

Summary:

Pierce City High is a public high school located in Pierce City, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 202 students. The school is part of the Pierce City R-VI school district, which is ranked 210 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pierce City High has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 37th in 2017-2018 to 330th in 2023-2024. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state average, with only 5.6% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5%. Nearby schools like Mount Vernon High and East Newton High generally outperform Pierce City High, with proficiency rates of 61.6% and 37.1%, respectively.

While Pierce City High has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, the school's dropout rate has been increasing, from 2% in 2019-2020 to 6.9% in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school has a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, with 32.67% receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools. The school has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.8% in 2021-2022 to 24.1% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average and most nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723-1124

(417) 476-2515

District: Pierce City R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
330^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,104

Feeder schools for Pierce City High:

Elementary:	Central Elementary
Middle:	Pierce City Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 204

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.7%

Hispanic:

4.9%

African American:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pierce City High ranks worse than 87.3% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.12. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pierce City 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 (88.7%), Hispanic (4.9%), African American (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pierce City High is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare Pierce City High employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pierce City High is $9,104.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pierce City High:

SchoolDigger ranks Pierce City High 330^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Pierce City High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Pierce City R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Pierce City R-VI 210^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pierce City High

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Rank History for all students at Pierce City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	76.26	73^rd	534	86.3%
2007	45.93	315^th	538	41.4%
2008	27.75	444^th	539	17.6%
2009	46.74	267^th	507	47.3%
2010	42.56	319^th	516	38.2%
2011	43.69	317^th	528	40.0%
2012	61.81	141^st	522	73.0%
2013	63.59	112^th	523	78.6%
2014	64.12	114^th	521	78.1%
2015	60.43	161^st	504	68.1%
2016	79.43	28^th	401	93.0%
2018	76.76	37^th	468	92.1%
2019	66.90	84^th	460	81.7%
2021	69.48	57^th	358	84.1%
2022	49.18	153^rd	361	57.6%
2024	15.12	330^th	378	12.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pierce City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	68.14	53^rd	382	86.1%
2019	50.99	148^th	368	59.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Pierce City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	73.39	25^th	103	75.7%

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Rank History for White students at Pierce City High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	73.85	48^th	440	89.1%
2019	62.03	99^th	430	77.0%
2021	63.06	66^th	309	78.6%
2022	43.82	140^th	310	54.8%
2024	12.71	295^th	321	8.1%

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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 Pierce City 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	335	335
1992	351	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
1993	353	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
1994	359	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1995	406	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
1996	406	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
1997	392	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
1998	224	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
1999	221	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
2000	225	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2001	198	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
2002	237	1	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	244
2003	237	1	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	244
2004	230	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	234
2005	247	0	5	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	257
2006	250	0	6	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	262
2007	277	0	7	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	291
2008	262	0	8	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	280
2009	233	1	6	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	250
2010	224	1	7	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	244
2011	193	1	5	3	4	0	0	0	206
2012	190	1	5	5	4	0	0	0	205
2013	173	0	8	9	4	0	0	0	194
2014	198	0	4	10	2	0	0	0	214
2015	199	1	6	10	2	0	0	0	218
2016	183	1	5	8	1	0	0	0	198
2017	196	1	5	0	0	0	0	0	202
2018	201	1	5	0	0	0	1	0	208
2019	223	1	7	0	2	0	1	0	234
2020	229	1	8	4	2	0	1	0	245
2021	215	1	7	3	3	0	0	0	229
2022	214	3	9	6	3	0	0	0	235
2023	184	7	5	4	2	0	0	0	202
2024	181	7	5	10	0	1	0	0	204

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 Pierce City High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	335	23.0	14.5	n/a
1992	351	21.8	16.1	n/a
1993	353	22.1	16.0	n/a
1994	359	23.1	15.5	0
1995	406	25.5	15.9	n/a
1996	406	25.5	15.9	n/a
1997	392	27.0	14.5	19.9
1998	224	18.7	12.0	21
1999	221	18.5	11.9	37.6
2000	225	19.6	11.5	34.2
2001	204	17.0	12.0	37.7
2002	244	19.6	12.4	41.8
2003	244	19.6	12.4	41.8
2004	234	18.1	12.9	40.6
2005	257	19.5	13.2	42
2006	262	19.4	13.5	41.6
2007	291	18.5	15.7	48.5
2008	280	19.3	14.5	50.7
2009	250	19.8	12.6	46
2010	244	19.2	12.7	51.6
2011	206	17.8	11.5	51
2012	205	17.5	11.7	47.8
2013	194	17.9	10.8	49
2014	214	17.8	12.0	60.3
2015	218	15.0	14.5	52.8
2016	198	15.0	13.2	58.6
2017	202	14.3	14.0	48.5
2018	208	15.1	13.7	43.8
2019	234	17.3	13.4	45.7
2020	245	16.0	15.2	39.6
2021	229	19.2	11.8	30.1
2022	235	18.1	12.9	29.4
2023	202	19.5	10.3	32.7
2024	204	18.0	11.3	36.3

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 Pierce City High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	335	23.0	14.5	n/a
1992	351	21.8	16.1	n/a
1993	353	22.1	16.0	n/a
1994	359	23.1	15.5	0
1995	406	25.5	15.9	n/a
1996	406	25.5	15.9	n/a
1997	392	27.0	14.5	19.9
1998	224	18.7	12.0	21
1999	221	18.5	11.9	37.6
2000	225	19.6	11.5	34.2
2001	204	17.0	12.0	37.7
2002	244	19.6	12.4	41.8
2003	244	19.6	12.4	41.8
2004	234	18.1	12.9	40.6
2005	257	19.5	13.2	42
2006	262	19.4	13.5	41.6
2007	291	18.5	15.7	48.5
2008	280	19.3	14.5	50.7
2009	250	19.8	12.6	46
2010	244	19.2	12.7	51.6
2011	206	17.8	11.5	51
2012	205	17.5	11.7	47.8
2013	194	17.9	10.8	49
2014	214	17.8	12.0	60.3
2015	218	15.0	14.5	52.8
2016	198	15.0	13.2	58.6
2017	202	14.3	14.0	48.5
2018	208	15.1	13.7	43.8
2019	234	17.3	13.4	45.7
2020	245	16.0	15.2	39.6
2021	229	19.2	11.8	30.1
2022	235	18.1	12.9	29.4
2023	202	19.5	10.3	32.7
2024	204	18.0	11.3	36.3

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 Pierce City High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$300 (3.5%)	$8,316 (96.5%)	$8,615
2020	$543 (6.8%)	$7,496 (93.2%)	$8,040
2021	$585 (6.1%)	$9,034 (93.9%)	$9,619
2022	$1,529 (16.8%)	$7,575 (83.2%)	$9,104

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pierce City High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 84^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 153^rd of 361 High schools	24.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Pierce City High)	37.1	20.9	16.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Pierce City R-VI)	37.1	33.4	3.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Pierce City High)	57.1	42.5	14.6%
End of Course Biology I (Pierce City R-VI)	57.1	42.5	14.6%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	35.1	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	234	202	13.7%
African American	1	7	600%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	7	5	28.6%
Hispanic	0	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	223	184	17.5%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.7%	32.7%	13.1%

Schools Near Pierce City 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 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 Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pierce City High	Public	9-12	300 Myrtle St	Pierce City	65723	Lawrence County	Pierce City R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 476-2515	204	18	11.3	36.3%	181 (88.7%)	7 (3.4%)	10 (4.9%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15.1	330^th of 378 public high schools	12.7%					(n/a)								5.6	18.4		20.0		$9,104	$1,529	$7,575
Scott Regional Technical Center	Public	9-12	Two David Sippy Dr	Monett	65708	Barry County	Monett R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 235-7022	0	19	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Monett High	Public	9-12	One David Sippy Dr	Monett	65708	Barry County	Monett R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 235-5445	739	48	15.3	60.4%	370 (50.1%)	2 (0.3%)	308 (41.7%)	25 (3.4%)	7 (0.9%)	4 (0.5%)	23 (3.1%)	52	135^th of 378 public high schools	64.3%		51.3	126^th of 352 public high schools	64.2%	9								35.3	42.0	45.0		39.7	$13,255	$5,234	$8,022
Purdy High	Public	7-12	201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr	Purdy	65734	Barry County	Purdy R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 442-3215	263	27	9.6	63.5%	150 (57.0%)	1 (0.4%)	99 (37.6%)	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	22.4	296^th of 378 public high schools	21.7%		34.5	223^rd of 352 public high schools	36.6%	73		31.8	9.4	28.0			23.9	19.6	21.8				$11,825	$1,416	$10,409
Sarcoxie High	Public	6-12	101 S 17th St	Sarcoxie	64862	Jasper County	Sarcoxie R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 548-2153	397	31	12.9	66.8%	318 (80.1%)	7 (1.8%)	50 (12.6%)	4 (1.0%)	7 (1.8%)	7 (1.8%)	4 (1.0%)	46.6	171^st of 378 public high schools	54.8%		56.1	100^th of 352 public high schools	71.6%	71	49.9	56.8	41.5	21.7	39.9	36.3	33.2	52.2	23.7				$11,111	$2,963	$8,148
Verona High	Public	7-12	101 E Ella St	Verona	65769	Lawrence County	Verona R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(833) 402-9580	180	20	9.1	73.3%	148 (82.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (11.7%)	7 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	9.9	347^th of 378 public high schools	8.2%		18	285^th of 352 public high schools	19.0%	62		36.0	15.2	9.2		32.0	15.2	3.4	13.9				$12,853	$8,584	$4,269
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
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
Mt. Vernon Treatment Center	Public	6-12	500 State Dr	Mount Vernon	65712	Lawrence County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 466-0292	45	4	11.2	93.3%	32 (71.1%)	7 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (13.3%)								(n/a)
Mount Vernon High	Public	9-12	400 W Hwy 174	Mount Vernon	65712	Lawrence County	Mt. Vernon R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 466-7526	460	32	14.4	40.9%	415 (90.2%)	3 (0.7%)	21 (4.6%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.8%)	68.4	63^rd of 378 public high schools	83.3%		53.1	116^th of 352 public high schools	67.0%	53								61.6	46.1	48.6			$9,691	$1,012	$8,679

Frequently Asked Questions about Pierce City High

What schools feed into Pierce City High?

Pierce City High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary
Middle : Pierce City Middle

What is the racial makeup of Pierce City High?

Students at Pierce City High are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Is Pierce City High a good school?

Pierce City High ranks in the bottom 12.7% of Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Pierce City High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 204 students attended Pierce City High.

What district is Pierce City High in?

Pierce City R-VI

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