Top Rankings
Savannah R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,368 students in Savannah R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
九游体育s in Savannah R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
2,368 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Savannah R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.51
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
26 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
2,220 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
94%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
171
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
189
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
159
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
166
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
191
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
168
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
168
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
156
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
200
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
192
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
204
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
182
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
156
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,694 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,753 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,694
$15,081
Spending / Student
$8,753
$13,908
Best Savannah R-III School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Glenn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12401 County Rd 438
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 279-4533
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 279-4533
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Helena Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21080 Osage St
Helena, MO 64459
(816) 369-2865
Helena, MO 64459
(816) 369-2865
Grades: K-5
| 90 students
Rank: #33.
Savannah Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10500 State Route T
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-3126
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-3126
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #44.
Savannah High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 State Rte E
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-3128
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-3128
Grades: 9-12
| 734 students
Rank: #55.
Amazonia Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
845 6th St
Amazonia, MO 64421
(816) 475-2161
Amazonia, MO 64421
(816) 475-2161
Grades: K-5
| 98 students
Rank: #66.
Minnie Cline Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
808 W Price
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-3915
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-3915
Grades: K-5
| 613 students
Rank: n/an/a
401a North 8th Street
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-3123
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-3123
Grades: PK
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Savannah R-III School District?
Savannah R-III School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,368 students.
What is the rank of Savannah R-III School District?
Savannah R-III School District is ranked #137 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Savannah R-III School District?
94% of Savannah R-III School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Savannah R-III School District?
Savannah R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Savannah R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,753 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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