Enrollment
226
High
DISTRICT 232 · STATE 501
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SEYMOUR R-II·NCES 292793001721
SEYMOUR HIGH
625 E CLINTON AVE, SEYMOUR, MO 65746 · (417) 935-4508 · Webster County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL226 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.4:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
135 students
DISTRICT 62% · 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 9 | 65 | 29% |
| Grade 10 | 60 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 52 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 49 | 22% |
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · 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 SEYMOUR R-II. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
38.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
50.2%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-11.9pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 38% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 50% 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 →
Where SEYMOUR HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 38.3% | #336 of 440 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 226 | #317 of 561 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #116 of 343 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.8% | #193 of 343 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 59.7% | #117 of 455 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +9.7% | #72 of 151 |
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
226
+42 (+23%) vs 2020
-36% since 1990-91, when it was 352
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
was 11.5:1
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 | 226 | 17.4 | 13.0:1 | 60% (135) |
| 2023-24 | 231 | 19.7 | 11.7:1 | 50% (115) |
| 2022-23 | 240 | 17.8 | 13.5:1 | 38% (90) |
| 2020-21 | 184 | 16 | 11.5:1 | 63% (115) |
| 2017-18 | 206 | 18.4 | 11.2:1 | 44% (91) |
| 2015-16 | 229 | 20 | 11.4:1 | 53% (122) |
| 2010-11 | 256 | 22 | 11.6:1 | 47% (121) |
| 2000-01 | 216 | 18 | 12.0:1 | 38% (83) |
| 1990-91 | 352 | 22 | 16.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SEYMOUR HIGH.
About SEYMOUR HIGH
SEYMOUR HIGH is a small high school located in SEYMOUR, Missouri. The school enrolls 226 students in grades 9 through 12. High schools in Missouri average about 501 students, which makes this school 55% below average.
The district for SEYMOUR HIGH is SEYMOUR R-II, with 3 schools and 696 students.
Of every 100 students at SEYMOUR HIGH, about 89 are White. Smaller groups are 4% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Census estimates put Webster County at about 92% White, close to the school's figure. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 20%.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. The school has 17.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. By comparison, the average for high schools in Missouri is 12.2:1. In all, 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. That is 15 points above the 45% average for public schools in Webster County.
Given its share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, SEYMOUR HIGH would be expected to post about 50.2%. Its actual average proficiency rate across its state test results is 38.3%.
In Webster County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $71,155 a year, roughly 18% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. Public schools in Webster County number 17, with about 5,210 students.
SEYMOUR HIGH's closest public school neighbor is SEYMOUR MIDDLE, less than a tenth of a mile away. A five-mile radius around the school includes 2 other public schools. Nearby schools average 57.1% on proficiency, and SEYMOUR HIGH is below that at 38.3%.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Rural: Distant.
From 184 students in 2020-21, enrollment rose to 226 by 2024-25. Students per teacher increased from 11.5 in 2020-21 to 13.0 in 2024-25.
The discussion board for SEYMOUR HIGH is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Webster County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
40,500
Census ACS
Median income
$71,155
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
5,210 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SEYMOUR R-II
- SEYMOUR ELEM.Elementary · 310 students
- SEYMOUR MIDDLEMiddle · 160 students
Other schools in SEYMOUR
- SEYMOUR ELEM.Elementary · 310 students
- SEYMOUR MIDDLEMiddle · 160 students
Nearby schools
- SEYMOUR MIDDLE0.1 mi · 160
- SEYMOUR ELEM.0.1 mi · 310
- FORDLAND ELEM.9.9 mi · 300
- WILDER ELEM.10.0 mi · 312
- MANSFIELD HIGH10.0 mi · 174
- MANSFIELD JR. HIGH10.0 mi · 135
Frequently asked questions
About SEYMOUR HIGHWhat is the total enrollment at SEYMOUR HIGH?
SEYMOUR HIGH enrolls approximately 226 students in grades 09-12.
Is SEYMOUR HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
SEYMOUR HIGH is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at SEYMOUR HIGH?
Approximately 13.0:1 students per teacher at SEYMOUR HIGH.
What is the student diversity at SEYMOUR HIGH?
Student demographics at SEYMOUR HIGH are roughly 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is SEYMOUR HIGH in?
SEYMOUR HIGH is part of SEYMOUR R-II.
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