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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III·NCES 292151001182

MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH

420 N MAIN, MOUNTAIN GROVE, MO 65711 · (417) 926-3177 · Wright County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL455 STUDENTS
Enrollment
455
High
DISTRICT 386 · STATE 501
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
270 students
DISTRICT 57% · 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
123
Grade 10
137
Grade 11
109
Grade 12
86
Student demographics
White
42393%
DISTRICT 93% · STATE 67%
Hispanic
153%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 9%
Black
51%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 15%
Two+
92%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 6%
Native American
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
23151%
Female
22449%

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BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
50.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
50.2%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.1pp
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
455
+68 (+18%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
was 15.3:1
% White
93%
was 96%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH

MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH operates as a medium-sized high school in MOUNTAIN GROVE, Missouri, overseen by MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III. Current enrollment sits at 455 students spanning grades 9 through 12.

Within MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III, which oversees 4 schools and 1,543 students, MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH is one campus in the system.

On demographics, MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH reports that nearly all students (93%) are White. The remainder is composed of 3% Hispanic. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school employs 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.7:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 12.2:1 average. Roughly 59% of students at MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 50.2%; this one delivers 50.3%.

Around the school, census data for Wright County shows the typical household earns roughly $47,909 per year, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 15%. Across Wright County's 16 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,155 students), MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: MOUNTAIN GROVE ELEM., around 0.2 miles off. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH ranks 5th on composite proficiency, higher than the local average of 49.9%.

MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH operates from a small-town location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH has edged up 18%, going from 387 students in 2018 to 455 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Wright County at a glance

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Population
18,965
Census ACS
Median income
$47,909
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
3,155 students

Quick facts

School name
MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH
District
MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III
Address
420 N MAIN, MOUNTAIN GROVE, MO 65711
Phone
(417) 926-3177
County
Wright County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
455
Teachers (FTE)
29
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
270 (59%)
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
292151001182
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH
What is the total enrollment at MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH?
MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH enrolls approximately 455 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH serve?
MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH?
The student-to-teacher ratio at MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH is approximately 15.7:1 (29 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH?
At MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH, the student body is approximately 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Two or more.
What district is MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH in?
MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH is part of MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III.
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