Photo: Dcoetzee · Public domainWright City’s public schools outscore 76% of Missouri districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Wright City, 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 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.
Wright City’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 46% and math 41% 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 $13,404 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 2 the district’s path is Wright City West Elem., then Wright City Middle, then Wright City High. Enrollment is up 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Liberty Christian Academy (private) and High Road School of Wright City (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 Wright City’s grade
A−: better than 76% of Missouri school districts, #79 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Missouri average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Wright City, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Wright City
Wright Start Preschool
Grades PK · 84 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Wright City
Wright City East Elem
Grades K–1 · 287 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Foristell
1st grade in Wright City
Wright City East Elem
Grades K–1 · 287 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Foristell
2nd grade in Wright City
Wright City West Elem.
Grades 2–4 · 402 students · 13:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Wright City
Wright City West Elem.
Grades 2–4 · 402 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Wright City
Wright City West Elem.
Grades 2–4 · 402 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Wright City
Wright City Middle
Grades 5–8 · 536 students · 15:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Wright City
Wright City Middle
Grades 5–8 · 536 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Wright City
Wright City Middle
Grades 5–8 · 536 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Wright City
Wright City Middle
Grades 5–8 · 536 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Wright City
Wright City High
Grades 9–12 · 566 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Wright City
Wright City High
Grades 9–12 · 566 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Wright City
Wright City High
Grades 9–12 · 566 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Wright City
Wright City High
Grades 9–12 · 566 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Wright City’s public schools are run by Wright City R-II of Warren County, which also serves Foristell and Innsbrook. 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.
Above the state in reading
Wright City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Wright City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Wright City | A− | Wright City R-II of Warren County |
| Warrenton | C+ | Warren County R-III |
Every school in Wright City
7 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 Wright City’s schools
Are Wright City’s schools good?
By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Wright City children attend outscore 76% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #79 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 72%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Wright City in?
Wright City R-II of Warren County, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,875 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Wright City kids go to high school?
Wright City High, with 566 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Wright City’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Wright City R-II of Warren County graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.
How much does Wright City spend per student?
$13,404 in Wright City R-II of Warren County (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Wright City?
Yes: Liberty Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 188 students) and High Road School of Wright City (special education, grades 3–12, 53 students).
Parents talk
What Wright City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Wright City → 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.