#278 of 497 high schools in Missouri
#8840 of 16,910 nationally
About Butler High
Butler High is a public high located in Butler, in the Butler R-V school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 6–12. In 2025 it enrolled 476 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 48.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 278th of 497 ranked high schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (36th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 476.
There are 5 schools in Butler; Butler High ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Butler High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Butler High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public high schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Butler High a good school?
Butler High has a Success Index (US) of 48.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #278 of 497 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Butler High rank in Missouri?
Butler High ranks #278 of 497 high schools in Missouri and #8840 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Butler High?
Butler High had 476 students in 2025.
Is Butler High a elementary school or a high school?
Butler High is classified as a high covering Grades 6–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Butler High?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Butler High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.