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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HALLSVILLE R-IV·NCES 291356000578

HALLSVILLE HIGH

421 HWY 124 E, HALLSVILLE, MO 65255 · (573) 696-5512 · Boone County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL464 STUDENTS
Enrollment
464
High
DISTRICT 388 · STATE 501
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
25%
118 students
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
126
Grade 10
121
Grade 11
104
Grade 12
113
Student demographics
White
39685%
DISTRICT 85% · STATE 67%
Hispanic
174%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 9%
Black
112%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 15%
Asian
92%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 2%
Two+
266%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
24553%
Female
21947%

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BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
OUTPERFORMING
Top 10% of MO schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
73.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
50.8%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+22.2pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
464
+63 (+16%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
was 15.5:1
% White
85%
was 91%
% Hispanic
4%
was 5%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
2%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About HALLSVILLE HIGH

HALLSVILLE HIGH operates as an average-sized four-year high school in HALLSVILLE, Missouri, operated by HALLSVILLE R-IV. Current enrollment sits at 464 students spanning grades 9 through 12.

HALLSVILLE HIGH is one of 4 schools operated by HALLSVILLE R-IV, a district that serves 1,552 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, HALLSVILLE HIGH shows that 85% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. The remainder breaks down as 6% multiracial, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black. The wider county runs roughly 77% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully more White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 15.4:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.2:1, putting HALLSVILLE HIGH higher than the state norm the norm. Around 25% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is lower than Boone County's rate of about 38%.

With demographic context factored in, HALLSVILLE HIGH sits in the top 10% of Missouri schools after the BeatsExpectations adjustment. Predicted proficiency for the school's FRL share is roughly 50.8%; actual is 73.0%, +22.2 points clear of the demographic baseline.

In the area at large, census data for Boone County shows the typical household earns roughly $72,758 per year, about 52% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. In all, Boone County runs 58 public schools (combined enrollment of about 24,547 students), of which HALLSVILLE HIGH is one.

The closest other public school is HALLSVILLE MIDDLE, roughly 0.0 miles away. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts HALLSVILLE HIGH at 1st of 7; the average score across the group is 50.9%.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Trend over the last 7 years. HALLSVILLE HIGH's enrollment has rose 16% since 2018, when it stood at 401 (now 464). The White share of enrollment ticked down from 91% to 85% over that span.

On the community side, members of the HALLSVILLE HIGH community share and discuss fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Boone County at a glance

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Population
188,043
Census ACS
Median income
$72,758
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
58
24,547 students

Quick facts

School name
HALLSVILLE HIGH
District
HALLSVILLE R-IV
Address
421 HWY 124 E, HALLSVILLE, MO 65255
Phone
(573) 696-5512
County
Boone County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
464
Teachers (FTE)
30
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
118 (25%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
291356000578
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About HALLSVILLE HIGH
How large is HALLSVILLE HIGH?
HALLSVILLE HIGH enrolls approximately 464 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does HALLSVILLE HIGH serve?
HALLSVILLE HIGH serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at HALLSVILLE HIGH?
Approximately 15.4:1 students per teacher at HALLSVILLE HIGH.
What is the student diversity at HALLSVILLE HIGH?
Student demographics at HALLSVILLE HIGH are roughly 85% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is HALLSVILLE HIGH in?
HALLSVILLE HIGH is part of HALLSVILLE R-IV.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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