#337 of 497 high schools in Missouri
#10056 of 16,910 nationally
About Risco High
Risco High is a public high located in Risco, in the Risco R-II school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 78 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 337th of 497 ranked high schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (60th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 78.
There are 2 schools in Risco; Risco High ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)34.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.8
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 Risco High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 34.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Risco High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Risco Elem.
Risco · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
80 students · 0 m away
Malden Lower Elem.
Malden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students · 13 km away
Malden High
Malden · Public high · Grades 6–12
383 students · 13 km away
Gideon High
Gideon · Public high · Grades 7–12
102 students · 14 km away
Gideon Elem.
Gideon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
115 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
Chilhowee High
Chilhowee · Public high · Grades 7–12
79 students
Miami High
Amoret · Public high · Grades 7–12
80 students
Norborne High
Norborne · Public high · Grades 6–12
80 students
Madison High
Madison · Public high · Grades 7–12
81 students
Northeast Nodaway High
Ravenwood · Public high · Grades 7–12
81 students
Linn Co. High
Purdin · Public high · Grades 6–12
83 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Risco High a good school?
Risco High has a Success Index (US) of 43.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #337 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 Risco High rank in Missouri?
Risco High ranks #337 of 497 high schools in Missouri and #10056 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Risco High?
Risco High had 78 students in 2025.
Is Risco High a elementary school or a high school?
Risco High is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Risco High?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Risco High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.