Enrollment
33
High
DISTRICT 46 · STATE 501
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COOPER CO. R-IV·NCES 290615000154
BUNCETON HIGH
500 E. MAIN, BUNCETON, MO 65237 · (660) 427-5415 · Cooper County
GRADES 07–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL33 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
5.7:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.0:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
33 students
DISTRICT 100% · 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 7 | 5 | 15% |
| Grade 8 | 5 | 15% |
| Grade 9 | 7 | 21% |
| Grade 10 | 8 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 4 | 12% |
| Grade 12 | 4 | 12% |
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 COOPER CO. R-IV. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where BUNCETON HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 33 | #527 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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
33
-10 (-23%) vs 2020
-53% since 1990-91, when it was 70
Student : Teacher
5.7:1
was 7.2:1
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 | 33 | 5.8 | 5.7:1 | 100% (33) |
| 2023-24 | 33 | 5.6 | 6.0:1 | 100% (33) |
| 2022-23 | 41 | 6 | 6.8:1 | 93% (38) |
| 2020-21 | 43 | 6 | 7.2:1 | 33% (14) |
| 2017-18 | 62 | 8.4 | 7.4:1 | 55% (34) |
| 2015-16 | 70 | 7 | 10.0:1 | 60% (42) |
| 2010-11 | 68 | 10 | 6.8:1 | 53% (36) |
| 2000-01 | 80 | 9 | 8.9:1 | 30% (24) |
| 1990-91 | 70 | 8 | 8.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BUNCETON HIGH.
About BUNCETON HIGH
BUNCETON HIGH is a small high school. Its address is in BUNCETON, Missouri. The school counts 33 students across grades 7 through 12. Average enrollment for high schools in Missouri is about 501, so this school runs 93% smaller than that.
BUNCETON HIGH belongs to COOPER CO. R-IV, a district of 2 schools and 92 students.
Federal enrollment data show BUNCETON HIGH is 94% White. After that, the student body is 6% Black.
Teachers at the school number 5.8 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 5.7:1. On average, high schools in Missouri have 12.2:1, compared with 5.7:1 here. The school's lunch program data list 100% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. On average, public schools in Cooper County report 75%.
Across Cooper County, the median household income is $70,625, about 24% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. In all, Cooper County has 17 public schools and roughly 2,425 students.
BUNCETON ELEM. is located less than a tenth of a mile from BUNCETON HIGH. Around the school, 6 other public schools are within ten miles.
Locale data from NCES put BUNCETON HIGH in rural territory some distance from an urban area (Rural: Distant).
Enrollment at BUNCETON HIGH dropped 23% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 43 to 33 students. Federal data show the ratio falling from 7.2:1 to 5.7:1.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at BUNCETON HIGH. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Cooper County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,824
Census ACS
Median income
$70,625
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
2,425 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- BUNCETON ELEM.0.0 mi · 59
- PILOT GROVE HIGH8.6 mi · 128
- PILOT GROVE ELEM.8.6 mi · 72
- TIPTON ELEM.9.4 mi · 222
- TIPTON MIDDLE SCHOOL9.5 mi · 122
- TIPTON HIGH9.5 mi · 185
Frequently asked questions
About BUNCETON HIGHHow large is BUNCETON HIGH?
BUNCETON HIGH enrolls approximately 33 students in grades 07-12.
Is BUNCETON HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
BUNCETON HIGH is a high school covering grades 07-12.
How many teachers does BUNCETON HIGH have?
BUNCETON HIGH employs 6 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.7:1.
What is the student diversity at BUNCETON HIGH?
Student demographics at BUNCETON HIGH are roughly 94% White, 6% Black.
Who oversees BUNCETON HIGH?
BUNCETON HIGH is overseen by COOPER CO. R-IV in Cooper County.
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