McDonald County High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Anderson, Missouri 64831 · McDonald Co. R-I
#347 of 497 high schools in Missouri
#10285 of 16,910 nationally
About McDonald County High
McDonald County High is a public high located in Anderson, in the McDonald Co. R-I school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,075 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 347th of 497 ranked high schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (50th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,075.
There are 4 schools in Anderson; McDonald County High ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)33%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)65.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
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 McDonald County High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McDonald County High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Anderson Middle
Anderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
275 students · 396 m away
Anderson Elem.
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students · 1.3 km away
Pineville Primary
Anderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
109 students · 4.1 km away
Pineville Elem.
Noel · Public middle · Grades 3–8
123 students · 6.6 km away
Goodman Elem.
Goodman · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
272 students · 11 km away
Noel Elem.
Noel · Public middle · Grades 3–8
349 students · 13 km away
Noel Primary
Southwest City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
249 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
McCluer High
Florissant · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,075 students
Van Horn High
Independnce · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,067 students
Hillcrest High
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,065 students
Raytown South Sr. High
Raytown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,089 students
McCluer North High
Florissant · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,059 students
Hillsboro High
Hillsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,050 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McDonald County High a good school?
McDonald County High has a Success Index (US) of 42.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #347 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 McDonald County High rank in Missouri?
McDonald County High ranks #347 of 497 high schools in Missouri and #10285 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McDonald County High?
McDonald County High had 1,075 students in 2025.
Is McDonald County High a elementary school or a high school?
McDonald County High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McDonald County High?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of McDonald County High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.