West Plains Sr. High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Plains, Missouri 65775 · West Plains R-Vii
#164 of 497 high schools in Missouri
#6097 of 16,910 nationally
About West Plains Sr. High
West Plains Sr. High is a public high located in West Plains, in the West Plains R-Vii school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,108 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 164th of 497 ranked high schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (74th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,108.
There are 9 schools in West Plains; West Plains Sr. High ranks 2nd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
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 West Plains Sr. High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Plains Sr. High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Plains Middle
West Plains · Public middle · Grades 5–8
555 students · 275 m away
West Plains Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
767 students · 805 m away
Howell Valley Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
201 students · 3.4 km away
Junction Hill Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
186 students · 5.7 km away
Glenwood Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
252 students · 6.8 km away
Richards Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
389 students · 7.3 km away
Fairview Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
466 students · 8.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Plains Sr. High a good school?
West Plains Sr. High has a Success Index (US) of 58.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #164 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 West Plains Sr. High rank in Missouri?
West Plains Sr. High ranks #164 of 497 high schools in Missouri and #6097 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Plains Sr. High?
West Plains Sr. High had 1,108 students in 2025.
Is West Plains Sr. High a elementary school or a high school?
West Plains Sr. High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Plains Sr. High?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of West Plains Sr. High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.