Enrollment
45
High
DISTRICT 55 · STATE 501
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BUCKLIN R-II·NCES 290609000147
BUCKLIN HIGH
26832 HWY 129, BUCKLIN, MO 64631 · (660) 695-3225 · Linn County
GRADES 06–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL45 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
5.1:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.6:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
18 students
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 8 | 18% |
| Grade 8 | 6 | 13% |
| Grade 9 | 2 | 4% |
| Grade 10 | 10 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 7 | 16% |
| Grade 12 | 8 | 18% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within BUCKLIN R-II. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedMath
80.0%
MO avg 43.8%
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 80 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The Missouri average is about 44 of 100.
MAP results by year
| School year | Math |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 80.0% |
| 2023-24 | 48.1% |
| 2022-23 | 52.0% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where BUCKLIN HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 45 | #519 of 561 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
45
-24 (-35%) vs 2020
-62% since 1990-91, when it was 120
Student : Teacher
5.1:1
was 8.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 45 | 8.9 | 5.1:1 | 40% (18) |
| 2023-24 | 52 | 9.5 | 5.5:1 | 44% (23) |
| 2022-23 | 57 | 9.5 | 6.0:1 | 42% (24) |
| 2020-21 | 69 | 8 | 8.6:1 | 64% (44) |
| 2017-18 | 62 | 9.8 | 6.3:1 | 63% (39) |
| 2015-16 | 59 | 8 | 7.4:1 | 47% (28) |
| 2010-11 | 77 | 9 | 8.6:1 | 49% (38) |
| 2000-01 | 89 | 11 | 8.1:1 | 52% (46) |
| 1990-91 | 120 | 10 | 12.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BUCKLIN HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students down 27% (62 to 45); teachers down 9% (9.8 to 8.9).
About BUCKLIN HIGH
BUCKLIN HIGH is one of the public schools in BUCKLIN, Missouri. It is a small high school. Students in grades 6 through 12 attend, and enrollment is 45 students. The school's enrollment is 91% smaller than the 501 average for high schools in Missouri.
BUCKLIN R-II, which runs BUCKLIN HIGH, has 2 schools and 109 students.
At BUCKLIN HIGH, White students make up 91% of the student body. Other students are 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, and 2% multiracial. The county population is about 94% White, within a few points of the school.
Staffing totals 8.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 5.1:1. For comparison, high schools in Missouri average 12.2:1. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 40%. Across public schools in Linn County, the average is about the same, 42%.
Among Linn County residents, median household income is about $61,635, roughly 19% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Federal data list 13 public schools in Linn County, with a combined enrollment of about 2,070.
BUCKLIN ELEM. is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. BUCKLIN HIGH is one of several public schools in the area, with 5 others within ten miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Distant.
BUCKLIN HIGH had 69 students in 2020-21 and 45 in 2024-25, a 35% decrease. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 8.6:1 to 5.1:1.
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Linn County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
11,852
Census ACS
Median income
$61,635
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
2,070 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other Bucklin High schools
One other US public school is named Bucklin High. BUCKLIN HIGH is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Bucklin HighBucklin, KS · 57 students
Nearby schools
- BUCKLIN ELEM.0.0 mi · 64
- MARCELINE HIGH6.4 mi · 343
- WALT DISNEY ELEM.6.4 mi · 309
- MACON CO. ELEM.7.0 mi · 47
- MACON CO. HIGH7.0 mi · 44
- BROOKFIELD ELEM.11.8 mi · 417
Frequently asked questions
About BUCKLIN HIGHHow large is BUCKLIN HIGH?
BUCKLIN HIGH enrolls approximately 45 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does BUCKLIN HIGH serve?
BUCKLIN HIGH serves grades 06-12.
How many students per teacher at BUCKLIN HIGH?
Approximately 5.1:1 students per teacher at BUCKLIN HIGH.
How diverse is BUCKLIN HIGH?
BUCKLIN HIGH reports a student body of 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Two or more.
What district is BUCKLIN HIGH in?
BUCKLIN HIGH is part of BUCKLIN R-II.
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