Serving 616 students in grades 9-12, Eldon High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eldon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Eldon High School's student population of 616 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eldon High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eldon High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#313 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
95%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eldon High School's ranking?
Eldon High School is ranked #313 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Eldon High School often compared to?
Eldon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iberia High School, Dogwood Hills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eldon High School?
The graduation rate of Eldon High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Eldon High School?
616 students attend Eldon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Eldon High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eldon High School?
Eldon High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eldon High School offer ?
Eldon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Eldon High School part of?
Eldon High School is part of Eldon R-I School District.
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