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Enrollment
1,416
High
DISTRICT 544 · STATE 501
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POPLAR BLUFF R-I·NCES 292545001475
POPLAR BLUFF HIGH
3209 Oak Grove Road, POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901 · (573) 785-6471 · Butler County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,416 STUDENTS
C+
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Scored higher than 39% of Missouri public high schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- FThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public high schools
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
87 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
787 students
DISTRICT 88% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 420 | 30% |
| Grade 10 | 363 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 325 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 308 | 22% |
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 52% · US 70%
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 POPLAR BLUFF R-I. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
38.9%
MO avg 44.9% . -8.8pp since 2021
Math
22.8%
MO avg 43.8% . -21.7pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 39 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 23 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are down about 9 points since 2021, while math scores are down about 22 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 4.3% | 34.6% | 36.0% | 24.9% |
| Math | 8.9% | 13.9% | 41.0% | 36.0% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 38.9% | 22.8% |
| 2023-24 | 41.7% | 29.3% |
| 2022-23 | 51.1% | 33.9% |
| 2021-22 | 47.7% | 44.5% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
34.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
39.1%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-4.3pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 35% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 39% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like POPLAR BLUFF HIGH
POPLAR BLUFF HIGH's state test result (34.8% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| POPLAR BLUFF HIGH this school | 1,416 | 55.6% | 34.8% |
| HANNIBAL SR. HIGH HANNIBAL | 1,048 | 49.7% | 46.5% |
| LEBANON SR. HIGH LEBANON | 1,439 | 53.4% | 31.5% |
| HILLCREST HIGH SPRINGFIELD | 1,065 | 61.0% | 29.1% |
| WEST PLAINS SR. HIGH WEST PLAINS | 1,108 | 50.2% | 37.8% |
| JEFFERSON CITY HIGH JEFFERSON CITY | 1,353 | 50.4% | 43.1% |
Matched among Missouri high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where POPLAR BLUFF HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 34.8% | #249 of 443 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 22.8% | #347 of 453 ▼ 65 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 38.9% | #286 of 382 ▼ 29 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -15.3pp | #5 of 231 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,416 | #59 of 561 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.4:1 | #279 of 343 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 41.4% | #99 of 343 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 55.6% | #139 of 455 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.9% | #152 of 187 |
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
1,416
-69 (-5%) vs 2020
+2% since 1990-91, when it was 1,387
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
was 17.5:1
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 | 1,416 | 86.6 | 16.4:1 | 56% (787) |
| 2023-24 | 1,459 | 91.1 | 16.0:1 | 57% (830) |
| 2022-23 | 1,504 | 89.6 | 16.8:1 | 56% (843) |
| 2020-21 | 1,485 | 85 | 17.5:1 | 61% (903) |
| 2017-18 | 1,458 | 79.8 | 18.3:1 | 59% (862) |
| 2015-16 | 1,479 | 74 | 20.0:1 | 50% (741) |
| 2010-11 | 1,368 | 71 | 19.3:1 | 46% (623) |
| 2000-01 | 1,373 | 72 | 19.1:1 | 34% (473) |
| 1990-91 | 1,387 | 71 | 19.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for POPLAR BLUFF HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (1,458 to 1,416); teachers up 9% (79.8 to 86.6).
About POPLAR BLUFF HIGH
POPLAR BLUFF HIGH is a public high school run by POPLAR BLUFF R-I in POPLAR BLUFF, Missouri. It reports enrollment of 1,416 students in grades 9 through 12. On average, high schools in Missouri enroll around 501, and this school is 183% bigger than that mark.
POPLAR BLUFF HIGH is part of a district of 9 schools: POPLAR BLUFF R-I, with 4,899 students.
The student body at POPLAR BLUFF HIGH is 75% White. It is also 11% Black, 9% multiracial, and 4% Hispanic. Butler County's residents are about 87% White, 12 points above the school's share. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 41, compared with 70 nationally.
POPLAR BLUFF HIGH has 86.6 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. Across high schools in Missouri, the average ratio is 12.2:1. The school has 56% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The 74% average for public schools in Butler County is 18 points higher.
On the allk12 Grade, POPLAR BLUFF HIGH lands at C+, ahead of 39% of Missouri public high schools.
On a poverty-adjusted basis, POPLAR BLUFF HIGH falls in the middle 80% of Missouri schools: 34.8% actual against 39.1% predicted.
The school's county is Butler County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $49,089 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 16% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 13%. POPLAR BLUFF HIGH shares Butler County with 19 other public schools.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, OAK GROVE ELEM., is about 0.2 miles. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
POPLAR BLUFF HIGH falls in the Town: Remote locale category, used for schools in a town far from an urbanized area.
Enrollment figures show a decrease of 69 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25. The ratio of students to teachers went from 17.5:1 to 16.4:1 over the same years.
The POPLAR BLUFF HIGH discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Butler County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
42,020
Census ACS
Median income
$49,089
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
6,435 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in POPLAR BLUFF R-I
- POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 932 students
- POPLAR BLUFF JR. HIGHMiddle · 735 students
- O'NEAL ELEM.Elementary · 344 students
- POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR.Elementary · 333 students
- OAK GROVE ELEM.Elementary · 317 students
- LAKE ROAD ELEM.Elementary · 300 students
Other schools in POPLAR BLUFF
- POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 932 students
- POPLAR BLUFF JR. HIGHMiddle · 735 students
- O'NEAL ELEM.Elementary · 344 students
- POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR.Elementary · 333 students
- OAK GROVE ELEM.Elementary · 317 students
- LAKE ROAD ELEM.Elementary · 300 students
Nearby schools
- OAK GROVE ELEM.0.2 mi · 317
- POPLAR BLUFF EARLY CHILDHOOD C1.7 mi · 295
- POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR.1.7 mi · 333
- O'NEAL ELEM.1.9 mi · 344
- SHADY GROVE SCHOOL1.9 mi · 39
- POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL2.7 mi · 932
Frequently asked questions
About POPLAR BLUFF HIGHHow large is POPLAR BLUFF HIGH?
POPLAR BLUFF HIGH enrolls approximately 1,416 students in grades 09-12.
Is POPLAR BLUFF HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
POPLAR BLUFF HIGH is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does POPLAR BLUFF HIGH have?
POPLAR BLUFF HIGH employs 87 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.
What is the student diversity at POPLAR BLUFF HIGH?
Student demographics at POPLAR BLUFF HIGH are roughly 75% White, 4% Hispanic, 11% Black, 1% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Is POPLAR BLUFF HIGH public or private?
POPLAR BLUFF HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by POPLAR BLUFF R-I.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.