Photo: Paul Sableman · CC BY 2.0Florissant’s public schools score below 86% of Missouri districts on tests and graduation
In Florissant, 18% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Florissant, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.
From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Florissant’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 595 Missouri towns with household incomes within a quarter of Florissant’s, its schools beat 6%, lower than their 14% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 24% of tested students were proficient in reading and 18% in math, against 43% and 39% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Ferguson-Florissant R-II spends $15,294 per student and Hazelwood $14,941, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Sacred Heart Catholic School (private), North County Christian School (private), Grace Christian Academy (private), Atonement Lutheran School (private) and Marygrove Services, Inc. (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Florissant’s grade
D: better than 14% of Missouri school districts, #220 of 247 Missouri towns. Both inputs trail the Missouri average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Florissant, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Florissant · depends on your address
Northwest Middle
Grades 6–8 · 770 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Wedgwood 6Th Grade Center
Grades 6 · 268 students · 11:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Florissant · depends on your address
Northwest Middle
Grades 6–8 · 770 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Cross Keys Middle
Grades 7–8 · 608 students · 16:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Florissant · depends on your address
Northwest Middle
Grades 6–8 · 770 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Cross Keys Middle
Grades 7–8 · 608 students · 16:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Florissant · depends on your address
McCluer High
Grades 9–12 · 1,075 students · 16:1 students per teacher
McCluer North High
Grades 9–12 · 1,059 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Florissant · depends on your address
McCluer High
Grades 9–12 · 1,075 students · 16:1 students per teacher
McCluer North High
Grades 9–12 · 1,059 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Florissant · depends on your address
McCluer High
Grades 9–12 · 1,075 students · 16:1 students per teacher
McCluer North High
Grades 9–12 · 1,059 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Florissant · depends on your address
McCluer High
Grades 9–12 · 1,075 students · 16:1 students per teacher
McCluer North High
Grades 9–12 · 1,059 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Florissant runs its own schools through grade 12 (Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District). From grade PK, students attend the Hazelwood School District, shared with Bellefontaine Neighbors, Black Jack, Bridgeton and Hazelwood. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Florissant
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Florissant vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Florissant’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Florissant | D | Ferguson-Florissant R-II PK–12 · Hazelwood PK–12 |
| Hazelwood | D | Hazelwood |
| Calverton Park | C− | Ferguson-Florissant R-II |
| Black Jack | D | Hazelwood |
| Ferguson | C− | Ferguson-Florissant R-II |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Hazelwood with Florissant for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Florissant
22 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Florissant’s schools
Are Florissant’s schools good?
On Missouri’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Florissant children attend score below 86% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #220 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 6%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Florissant in?
Two districts: Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District runs grades PK–12, and Hazelwood School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Bellefontaine Neighbors, Black Jack, Bridgeton and Hazelwood.
Where do Florissant kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: McCluer High and McCluer North High.
What is Florissant’s graduation rate?
82% of the class of 2023 in Hazelwood School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.
How much does Florissant spend per student?
$15,294 in Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District and $14,941 in Hazelwood School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Florissant?
Yes: Sacred Heart Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 428 students), North County Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 286 students), Grace Christian Academy (religious, grades K–8, 54 students), Atonement Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 12 students) and Marygrove Services, Inc. (Catholic, grades 4–9, 2 students).
Parents talk
What Florissant families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Florissant → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.