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Schools in Sullivan · Sullivan C-2 School District

Sullivan’s public schools outscore 54% of Missouri districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Sullivan, 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.

#149of 247 Missouri townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
45%
▲ 2 pts vs MO 43%
2021–22
Math proficiency
40%
▲ 1 pts vs MO 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85–89%
▼ 0–4 pts vs MO 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$11.8K
▼ 19% vs MO $14.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.8
MO 12.8 · smaller classes
Schools in town
5
1,941 students on the public path
In brief

Sullivan’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 605 Missouri towns with household incomes within a quarter of Sullivan’s, its schools beat 49%, lower than their 54% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 45% and math 40% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $11,821 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Sullivan Elem., then Sullivan Middle, then Sullivan SR. High. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Anthony Catholic School (private) is 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Sullivan’s grade

B+ Test scoresC− Graduation

B−: better than 54% of Missouri school districts, #149 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores are above the Missouri average; graduation is below it.

Missouri school districts we grade (535)Better than 54%
Lower resultsHigher results
Missouri towns with similar household incomes (605)Better than 49%
C+B+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,080 test results and a graduating class of 180 could put Sullivan anywhere from C+ to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Sullivan’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,104 in math, 1,057 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–2Sullivan PrimarySullivan C-2 School DistrictNo scores
3–5Sullivan Elem.Sullivan C-2 School DistrictB+
6–8Sullivan MiddleSullivan C-2 School DistrictB+
9–12Sullivan SR. HighSullivan C-2 School DistrictA

Sullivan’s public schools are run by Sullivan C-2 School District, which also serves Charmwood, Miramiguoa Park, Oak Grove Village and West Sullivan. 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.

Sullivan C-2 School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,941 students, down 6% since 2020–21 · 11.8 per teacher (MO 12.8)
$11,821MO $14,569 · FY2024
B−
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading45%
State average 43.2% · 1057 students tested
Math40%
State average 39.2% · 1104 students tested

Sullivan vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SullivanB−Sullivan C-2
Oak Grove Village—Sullivan C-2
West Sullivan—Crawford County R-I PK–12 · Sullivan C-2 PK–12

All 2 neighbors share Sullivan C-2 with Sullivan, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Sullivan

5 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 Sullivanby address
Sullivan Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–2
453 students10:1Rate it →
Sullivan Elem.
Elementary · Grades 3–5
B+
386 students10:1Rate it →
Sullivan Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
B+
434 students13:1Rate it →
Sullivan SR. High
High · Grades 9–12
A
668 students14:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Anthony Catholic School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
61 students9:1Rate it →

Questions about Sullivan’s schools

Are Sullivan’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Missouri: the public schools Sullivan children attend outscore 54% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #149 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 49%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Sullivan in?

Sullivan C-2 School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,941 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Sullivan kids go to high school?

Sullivan SR. High, with 668 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Sullivan’s graduation rate?

85–89% of the class of 2023 in Sullivan C-2 School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.

How much does Sullivan spend per student?

$11,821 in Sullivan C-2 School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Sullivan?

Yes: St. Anthony Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 61 students).

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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.