Serving 1,535 students in grades 9-12, Smith-cotton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,535 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Smith-cotton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smith-cotton High School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Smith-cotton High School is ranked #719 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Smith-cotton High School often compared to?
Smith-cotton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David H. Hickman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smith-cotton High School?
The graduation rate of Smith-cotton High School is 91%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Smith-cotton High School?
1,535 students attend Smith-cotton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Smith-cotton High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith-cotton High School?
Smith-cotton High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Smith-cotton High School offer ?
Smith-cotton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Smith-cotton High School part of?
I Graduated in 1976 and loved playing football! Great coaches!Learned a lot from them! Are my grades not great? But my fault! Ended up in a Trade school and had a thirty-five-year career? Retire and have a great life! Also met my best friend and wife at SmithCotton
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jim Barnes
511/22/2010
I Graduated in 1966 This was a very good school as they go. Plenty to learn good location and subject matter, music, art, sports, and places of academia present throughout year.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - thund
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,535 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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