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Aerial view of Savannah, Missouri 9-2-2013Photo: Ichabod · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Schools in Savannah · Savannah R-III School District

Savannah’s public schools outscore 82% of Missouri districts

On the state math tests, 46% of Savannah’s students scored proficient, above the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Savannah, 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.

#59of 247 Missouri townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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.

Reading proficiency
46%
▲ 3 pts vs MO 43%
2021–22
Math proficiency
46%
▲ 7 pts vs MO 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 6–11 pts vs MO 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$11.6K
▼ 20% vs MO $14.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.6
MO 12.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
1,911 students on the public path
In brief

Savannah’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 46% and math 46% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $11,634 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Savannah Middle, then Savannah High. See the path ↓

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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Savannah’s grade

A− Test scoresA− Graduation

A−: better than 82% of Missouri school districts, #59 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Missouri average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Missouri school districts we grade (535)Better than 82%
Lower resultsHigher results
Missouri towns with similar household incomes (614)Better than 86%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,210 test results and a graduating class of 165 could put Savannah anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Savannah’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,226 in math, 1,194 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Savannah, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Minnie Cline Elem.Savannah R-III School DistrictC
6–8Savannah MiddleSavannah R-III School DistrictA−
9–12Savannah HighSavannah R-III School DistrictB−

Savannah’s public schools are run by Savannah R-III School District, which also serves Amazonia, Cosby and Country Club. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Savannah R-III School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 2,390 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 14.6 per teacher (MO 12.8)
$11,634MO $14,569 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading46%
State average 43.2% · 1194 students tested
Math46%
State average 39.2% · 1226 students tested

Savannah vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Savannah’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SavannahA−Savannah R-III

Every school in Savannah

4 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).

District schools in Savannahby address
Early Childhood Learning CTR
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
68 students17:1Rate it →
Minnie Cline Elem.
Elementary · Grades K–5
C
603 students15:1Rate it →
Savannah Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
A−
488 students14:1Rate it →
Savannah High
High · Grades 9–12
B−
752 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Savannah’s schools

Are Savannah’s schools good?

By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Savannah children attend outscore 82% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #59 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 86%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Savannah in?

Savannah R-III School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,390 students in 7 schools (2024–25).

Where do Savannah kids go to high school?

Savannah High, with 752 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is Savannah’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Savannah R-III School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.

How much does Savannah spend per student?

$11,634 in Savannah R-III School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.