Jefferson City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,560 students in Jefferson City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Jefferson City School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Jefferson City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 554 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 85% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.51
# American Indian Students
20 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
147 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
643 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
1,689 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
20%
15%
# White Students
5,171 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
60%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
884 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
283
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
560
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
604
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
621
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
656
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
604
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
691
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
581
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
672
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
598
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
770
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
662
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
678
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
580
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,128 is higher than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,274 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Jefferson City School District?
Jefferson City School District manages 18 public schools serving 8,560 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson City School District?
Jefferson City School District is ranked #263 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson City School District?
60% of Jefferson City School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson City School District?
Jefferson City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Jefferson City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,274 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 18 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 8,560 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 30% in MO)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
