Enrollment
243
High
DISTRICT 247 · STATE 501
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II·NCES 290000201642
SOUTH HARRISON HIGH
3400 BULLDOG AVE, BETHANY, MO 64424 · (660) 425-8051 · Harrison County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL243 STUDENTS
A
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 90% of Missouri public high schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ABeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
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
14.6:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.3:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
99 students
DISTRICT 48% · 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 | 62 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 61 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 58 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 62 | 26% |
Student demographics
18%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 SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
76.2%
MO avg 44.9%
Math
44.6%
MO avg 43.8% . +7.9pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 76 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 45 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Math scores are up about 8 points since 2021.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 9.0% | 67.2% | 14.5% | 9.0% |
| Math | 21.2% | 23.4% | 23.4% | 31.9% |
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 | 76.2% | 44.6% |
| 2023-24 | N/A | 56.4% |
| 2022-23 | N/A | 41.9% |
| 2021-22 | N/A | 36.7% |
% 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
52.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
44.6%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+7.7pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 52% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 45% 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 SOUTH HARRISON HIGH
SOUTH HARRISON HIGH's state test result (52.3% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH HARRISON HIGH this school | 243 | 40.7% | 52.3% |
| SALISBURY HIGH SALISBURY | 242 | 41.3% | 48.6% |
| TIPTON HIGH TIPTON | 185 | 40.5% | 36.0% |
| CREST RIDGE HIGH CENTERVIEW | 292 | 39.4% | 47.2% |
| BOURBON HIGH SCHOOL BOURBON | 273 | 38.8% | 17.4% |
| SPARTA HIGH SPARTA | 227 | 42.7% | 36.3% |
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 SOUTH HARRISON HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 52.3% | #66 of 443 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 44.6% | #165 of 453 ▼ 118 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 76.2% | #15 of 382 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 243 | #295 of 561 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.6:1 | #203 of 343 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 17.7% | #221 of 343 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 40.7% | #267 of 455 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.8% | #155 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
243
-16 (-6%) vs 2020
-29% since 1990-91, when it was 344
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 13.6:1
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 | 243 | 16.6 | 14.6:1 | 41% (99) |
| 2023-24 | 266 | 18.4 | 14.5:1 | 44% (118) |
| 2022-23 | 254 | 18.5 | 13.7:1 | 42% (107) |
| 2020-21 | 259 | 19 | 13.6:1 | 46% (118) |
| 2017-18 | 250 | 16.4 | 15.2:1 | 46% (116) |
| 2015-16 | 435 | 29 | 15.0:1 | 50% (219) |
| 2010-11 | 345 | 27 | 12.8:1 | 43% (149) |
| 2000-01 | 400 | 29 | 13.8:1 | 30% (121) |
| 1990-91 | 344 | 25 | 13.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SOUTH HARRISON HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (250 to 243); teachers up 1% (16.4 to 16.6).
About SOUTH HARRISON HIGH
SOUTH HARRISON HIGH is a high school in BETHANY, Missouri, according to federal school records. Enrollment stands at 243 students, covering grades 9 through 12. It has 51% fewer students than the average for high schools in Missouri (about 501).
SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II oversees SOUTH HARRISON HIGH and 2 other schools, with 741 students in total.
The share of White students at SOUTH HARRISON HIGH is 91%. Other groups include 5% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. In Harrison County overall, the White share is about 94%. The diversity index for SOUTH HARRISON HIGH is 18%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Its staff includes 16.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, for about 14.6 students per teacher. The average for high schools in Missouri, 12.2:1, is lower. SOUTH HARRISON HIGH has a free or reduced-price lunch rate of 41%. Across public schools in Harrison County, the average is 54%.
SOUTH HARRISON HIGH earns an A on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 90% of Missouri public high schools.
When test results are adjusted for free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, SOUTH HARRISON HIGH is 7.7 points above its prediction. Actual: 52.3%. Predicted: 44.6%.
In the surrounding county, Harrison County, the median household earns about $54,367 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 16%, and about 11% of people live in poverty. Counting SOUTH HARRISON HIGH, Harrison County has 13 public schools.
Among nearby public schools, SOUTH HARRISON MIDDLE is closest at less than a tenth of a mile. SOUTH HARRISON HIGH is one of several public schools in the area, with 2 others within five miles. Among 7 nearby schools that report test results, SOUTH HARRISON HIGH ranks 3rd on proficiency.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
The school shrank from 259 students in 2020-21 to 243 in 2024-25.
This page collects posts and questions about SOUTH HARRISON HIGH, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Harrison County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,190
Census ACS
Median income
$54,367
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
1,269 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II
- SOUTH HARRISON ELEM.Elementary · 269 students
- SOUTH HARRISON MIDDLEMiddle · 229 students
- NORTH CENTRAL CAREER CTR.High
- SOUTH HARRISON EARLY CHILD CTRElementary
Other schools in BETHANY
- SOUTH HARRISON ELEM.Elementary · 269 students
- SOUTH HARRISON MIDDLEMiddle · 229 students
- NORTH CENTRAL CAREER CTR.High
- SOUTH HARRISON EARLY CHILD CTRElementary
Other South Harrison High schools
One other US public school is named South Harrison High. SOUTH HARRISON HIGH is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- South Harrison High SchoolLost Creek, WV · 365 students
Nearby schools
- SOUTH HARRISON MIDDLE0.1 mi · 229
- SOUTH HARRISON ELEM.1.4 mi · 269
- RIDGEWAY ELEM.7.8 mi · 38
- RIDGEWAY HIGH7.8 mi · 31
- GILMAN CITY HIGH12.7 mi · 60
- GILMAN CITY ELEM.12.7 mi · 96
Frequently asked questions
About SOUTH HARRISON HIGHHow many students attend SOUTH HARRISON HIGH?
SOUTH HARRISON HIGH enrolls approximately 243 students in grades 09-12.
Is SOUTH HARRISON HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
SOUTH HARRISON HIGH is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at SOUTH HARRISON HIGH?
The student-to-teacher ratio at SOUTH HARRISON HIGH is approximately 14.6:1 (17 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at SOUTH HARRISON HIGH?
At SOUTH HARRISON HIGH, the student body is approximately 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is SOUTH HARRISON HIGH public or private?
SOUTH HARRISON HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II.
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