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Schools in Warrenton · Warren County R-III School District

Warrenton’s public schools score below 63% of Missouri districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 29% of Warrenton’s students scored proficient, below the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Warrenton, 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.

#186of 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
41%
▼ 2 pts vs MO 43%
2021–22
Math proficiency
29%
▼ 10 pts vs MO 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
87%
▼ 2 pts vs MO 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.0K
▼ 18% vs MO $14.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.1
MO 12.8
Schools in town
6
2,557 students on the public path
In brief

Warrenton’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 631 Missouri towns with household incomes within a quarter of Warrenton’s, its schools beat 27%, lower than their 37% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 29% in math, against 43% and 39% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $11,995 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Black Hawk Middle, then Warrenton High. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Holy Rosary 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 Warrenton’s grade

C+ Test scoresC− Graduation

C+: better than 37% of Missouri school districts, #186 of 247 Missouri towns. Both inputs trail the Missouri average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

Missouri school districts we grade (535)Better than 37%
Lower resultsHigher results
Missouri towns with similar household incomes (631)Better than 27%
CB−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,636 test results and a graduating class of 248 could put Warrenton anywhere from C to B−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Warrenton’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,639 in math, 1,634 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB− to A−
6–8Black Hawk MiddleWarren County R-III School DistrictC
9–12Warrenton HighWarren County R-III School DistrictB

Warrenton’s public schools are run by Warren County R-III School District, which also serves Innsbrook, Pendleton and Truesdale. 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.

Warren County R-III School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 2,981 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 13.1 per teacher (MO 12.8)
$11,995MO $14,569 · FY2024
C+
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading41%
State average 43.2% · 1634 students tested
Math29%
State average 39.2% · 1639 students tested

Warrenton vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
WarrentonC+Warren County R-III
TruesdaleC+Warren County R-III
Pendleton—Warren County R-III
Wright CityA−Wright City R-II of Warren County

2 of the 3 neighbors share Warren County R-III with Warrenton, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Warrenton

6 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 Warrentonby address
Hopewell Acad Early Chld Cntr
Prekindergarten · Grades PK
61 students6:1Rate it →
Warrior Ridge Elem.
Elementary · Grades K–5
A−
497 students14:1Rate it →
Daniel Boone Elem.
Elementary · Grades K–5
B−
329 students12:1Rate it →
Black Hawk Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
C
696 students13:1Rate it →
Warrenton High
High · Grades 9–12
B
974 students16:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Holy Rosary School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
185 students19:1Rate it →

Questions about Warrenton’s schools

Are Warrenton’s schools good?

On Missouri’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Warrenton children attend score below 63% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #186 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 27%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Warrenton in?

Warren County R-III School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,981 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Warrenton kids go to high school?

Warrenton High, with 974 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Warrenton’s graduation rate?

87% of the class of 2023 in Warren County R-III School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.

How much does Warrenton spend per student?

$11,995 in Warren County R-III School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Warrenton?

Yes: Holy Rosary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 185 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.