Pilot Grove High

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Pilot Grove High ranks 79 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pilot Grove High is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Pilot Grove, Missouri, with a total enrollment of 138 students. The school is part of the Pilot Grove C-4 school district, which is ranked 42 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pilot Grove High consistently ranks in the top 20% of Missouri high schools, with a current ranking of 79 out of 378 schools. The school's students perform exceptionally well in Algebra II, with 92.8% proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 57.5%. However, the school's performance in 8th grade science and 7th grade mathematics is below the state average. Pilot Grove High has maintained a very high four-year graduation rate of 96.1%, well above the state average, but has experienced a recent increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 13.6% in the most recent school year, which is higher than the state average. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Pilot Grove High has decreased over the past few years, from 42.11% in 2020-2021 to 28.99% in 2022-2023, indicating a relatively lower proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the state.

When comparing Pilot Grove High to the nearby schools, such as Smithton High, Tipton High, and Prairie Home High, it consistently outperforms them in terms of statewide rankings and academic proficiency rates. Pilot Grove High also maintains a higher four-year graduation rate compared to the nearby schools, with the exception of Prairie Home High, which also has a 100% graduation rate. Additionally, Pilot Grove High spends more per student than the nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public 7-12

107 School St
Pilot Grove, MO 65276-1038

(660) 834-4415

District: Pilot Grove C-4

SchoolDigger Rank:
79^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,194

Feeder schools for Pilot Grove High:

Elementary:

Pilot Grove Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 129

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.9%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Hispanic:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.3%

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Performance Trends

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

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.93. (See more...)

Compare Details Pilot Grove High ranks better than 79.1% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.92. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pilot Grove 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 (96.9%), two or more races (2.3%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pilot Grove High is 9.7. (See more...)

Compare Pilot Grove High employs 13.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pilot Grove High is $14,194.

Schooldigger 2019 Rankings:

Pilot Grove High:

SchoolDigger ranks Pilot Grove High 79^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Pilot Grove High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Pilot Grove C-4:

SchoolDigger ranks Pilot Grove C-4 42^nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pilot Grove High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pilot Grove High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2014	12.36	592^nd	633	6.5%
2015	27.05	479^th	585	18.1%
2017	77.27	76^th	568	86.6%
2018	56.09	224^th	552	59.4%
2019	57.93	220^th	587	62.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Pilot Grove High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	49.89	207^th	479	56.8%
2019	42.11	302^nd	527	42.7%

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

Rank History for Pilot Grove High

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Rank History for all high school students at Pilot Grove High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	69.37	108^th	534	79.8%
2007	86.88	30^th	538	94.4%
2008	86.67	29^th	539	94.6%
2009	77.90	25^th	507	95.1%
2010	77.72	27^th	516	94.8%
2011	60.27	161^st	528	69.5%
2012	54.62	214^th	522	59.0%
2013	47.67	277^th	523	47.0%
2014	36.81	372^nd	521	28.6%
2015	50.59	239^th	504	52.6%
2017	44.90	235^th	404	41.8%
2018	41.55	263^rd	468	43.8%
2019	70.41	68^th	460	85.2%
2024	65.92	79^th	378	79.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Pilot Grove High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	34.96	290^th	440	34.1%
2019	67.33	71^st	430	83.5%
2024	68.22	52^nd	321	83.8%

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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 Pilot Grove High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	136	136
1992	136	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
1993	132	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
1994	143	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
1995	98	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
1996	98	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
1997	100	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
1998	105	10	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	116
1999	114	8	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	124
2000	92	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	97
2001	95	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	98
2002	89	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
2003	89	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
2004	100	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
2005	105	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	106
2006	105	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
2007	113	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	116
2008	113	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	115
2009	116	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
2010	118	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	121
2011	118	0	0	1	0	1	0	120
2012	110	0	0	0	0	2	0	112
2013	100	0	0	0	0	3	0	103
2014	138	0	0	0	0	3	0	141
2015	141	0	0	0	0	4	0	145
2016	142	0	0	0	0	3	0	145
2017	136	0	0	0	0	3	0	139
2018	130	1	0	0	0	3	0	134
2019	118	1	0	0	0	3	0	122
2020	112	1	0	0	0	6	0	119
2021	128	1	0	0	0	4	0	133
2022	132	0	0	0	1	2	0	135
2023	136	0	0	0	1	1	0	138
2024	125	0	0	1	0	3	0	129

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 Pilot Grove High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	136	12.4	10.9	n/a
1992	136	12.2	11.1	n/a
1993	134	12.3	10.9	n/a
1994	147	13.2	11.1	0
1995	103	10.1	10.2	n/a
1996	103	10.1	10.2	n/a
1997	108	10.6	10.2	14.8
1998	116	11.2	10.4	15.5
1999	124	11.4	10.9	20.2
2000	97	10.5	9.2	21.6
2001	98	12.1	8.1	18.4
2002	90	10.8	8.3	21.1
2003	90	10.8	8.3	21.1
2004	101	10.9	9.3	22.8
2005	106	10.1	10.5	16
2006	107	9.7	11.0	17.8
2007	116	8.6	13.5	31
2008	115	11.7	9.8	23.5
2009	117	11.2	10.4	19.7
2010	121	11.8	10.1	24.8
2011	120	10.7	11.1	25.8
2012	112	9.8	11.3	26.8
2013	103	9.1	11.2	25.2
2014	141	13.1	10.7	41.1
2015	145	12.0	12.0	44.8
2016	145	12.0	12.0	38.6
2017	139	12.6	11.0	44.6
2018	134	12.6	10.5	41.8
2019	122	12.5	9.6	36.9
2020	119	13.8	8.6	37
2021	133	12.7	10.4	42.1
2022	135	12.8	10.5	35.6
2023	138	13.6	10.0	29
2024	129	13.2	9.7	16.3

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 Pilot Grove High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	136	12.4	10.9	n/a
1992	136	12.2	11.1	n/a
1993	134	12.3	10.9	n/a
1994	147	13.2	11.1	0
1995	103	10.1	10.2	n/a
1996	103	10.1	10.2	n/a
1997	108	10.6	10.2	14.8
1998	116	11.2	10.4	15.5
1999	124	11.4	10.9	20.2
2000	97	10.5	9.2	21.6
2001	98	12.1	8.1	18.4
2002	90	10.8	8.3	21.1
2003	90	10.8	8.3	21.1
2004	101	10.9	9.3	22.8
2005	106	10.1	10.5	16
2006	107	9.7	11.0	17.8
2007	116	8.6	13.5	31
2008	115	11.7	9.8	23.5
2009	117	11.2	10.4	19.7
2010	121	11.8	10.1	24.8
2011	120	10.7	11.1	25.8
2012	112	9.8	11.3	26.8
2013	103	9.1	11.2	25.2
2014	141	13.1	10.7	41.1
2015	145	12.0	12.0	44.8
2016	145	12.0	12.0	38.6
2017	139	12.6	11.0	44.6
2018	134	12.6	10.5	41.8
2019	122	12.5	9.6	36.9
2020	119	13.8	8.6	37
2021	133	12.7	10.4	42.1
2022	135	12.8	10.5	35.6
2023	138	13.6	10.0	29
2024	129	13.2	9.7	16.3

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 Pilot Grove High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$678 (5.9%)	$10,845 (94.1%)	$11,523
2020	$858 (6.5%)	$12,368 (93.5%)	$13,227
2021	$2,334 (17.9%)	$10,692 (82.1%)	$13,025
2022	$1,528 (10.8%)	$12,665 (89.2%)	$14,194

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pilot Grove 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Pilot Grove High)	52.7	15.8	36.9%
8th Grade Science (Pilot Grove C-4)	52.7	15.8	36.9%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.7	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	122	138	13.1%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	118	136	15.3%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.9%	29%	7.9%

Schools Near Pilot Grove 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 Geometry (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 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 Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pilot Grove High	Public	7-12	107 School St	Pilot Grove	65276	Cooper County	Pilot Grove C-4	No	No	No	No	(660) 834-4415	129	13	9.7	16.3%	125 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	65.9	79^th of 378 public high schools	79.1%					(n/a)							51.8			92.8	51.8	$14,194	$1,528	$12,665
Bunceton High	Public	7-12	500 E. Main	Bunceton	65237	Cooper County	Cooper County R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 427-5415	33	6	5.9	100.0%	30 (90.9%)	2 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)								(n/a)												$23,212	$2,884	$20,329
Boonville High	Public	9-12	1 Pirate Drive	Boonville	65233	Cooper County	Boonville R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 882-7426	558	38	14.8	47.1%	460 (82.4%)	34 (6.1%)	24 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.0%)	63	87^th of 378 public high schools	77.0%		54.1	112^th of 352 public high schools	68.2%	25							40.0	36.6	65.7			$12,457	$1,465	$10,992
Boonslick Technical Educ. Center	Public	9-12	1694 W Ashley Rd	Boonville	65233	Cooper County	Boonville R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 882-5306	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Boonville Treatment Center	Public	7-12	1216 E Morgan St	Boonville	65233	Cooper County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(660) 882-6521	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Boonville Correctional Center	Public	7-12	1216 E Morgan St	Boonville	65233	Cooper County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(660) 882-6521	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Otterville High	Public	6-12	101 W Georgetown St	Otterville	65348	Cooper County	Otterville R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 366-4621	104	12	8.7	35.6%	99 (95.2%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	15.4	326^th of 378 public high schools	13.8%					(n/a)			11.2	11.2		11.2	17.8	15.0				$16,560	$1,116	$15,444
New Franklin Middle-High	Public	6-12	412 West Broadway	New Franklin	65274	Howard County	New Franklin R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 848-2314	209	20	10.2	30.6%	194 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.7%)								(n/a)	32.5	30.0	5.3	37.4	36.7		55.1					$11,308	$1,520	$9,788
Smithton High	Public	7-12	505 S Myrtle	Smithton	65350	Pettis County	Smithton R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 343-5318	223	22	10.2	36.3%	220 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)			14.0		18.2		42.2					$10,249	$1,664	$8,585
Tipton High	Public	9-12	400 S. Gravois Ave.	Tipton	65081	Moniteau County	Tipton R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 433-5528	190	16	12.2	35.8%	178 (93.7%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.1	182^nd of 378 public high schools	51.9%					(n/a)							50.9	24.6				$11,963	$3,834	$8,129

Frequently Asked Questions about Pilot Grove High

What is the racial makeup of Pilot Grove High?

Students at Pilot Grove High are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Pilot Grove High?

Pilot Grove High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pilot Grove Elementary

What district is Pilot Grove High in?

Pilot Grove C-4

How many students attend Pilot Grove High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 129 students attended Pilot Grove High.

Is Pilot Grove High a good school?

Pilot Grove High ranks 79^th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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