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POPLAR BLUFF R-I

Missouri · Public School District
10
Schools
5,204
Students
$11,465
Per-Pupil Spend
-20% nat'l
76.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+24pp vs nat'l
91.0%
Graduation Rate
+4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

POPLAR BLUFF R-I is a public school district in Missouri serving 5,204 students across 10 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,465 is below the national average for a US public school district. 76% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EUGENE FIELD ELEM.01–03272
LAKE ROAD ELEM.01–06305
O'NEAL ELEM.01–03325
OAK GROVE ELEM.01–03318
POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR.KG–KG375
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
POPLAR BLUFF JR. HIGH07–08782
POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL04–061,018
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
POPLAR BLUFF HIGH09–121,504
POPLAR BLUFF TECH. CAREER CTR.10–120
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
POPLAR BLUFF EARLY CHILDHOOD CPK–PK305
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,465-20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
37%
43%
State
36.8%
Local (property tax)
42.8%
Federal
20.4%

Funding is shared between state (37%) and local sources (43%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,204
Students
76%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.0% graduation rate — 4.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,465, spending is 20% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
76% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in POPLAR BLUFF R-I?
POPLAR BLUFF R-I has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,204 students.
What is the graduation rate for POPLAR BLUFF R-I?
The graduation rate is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does POPLAR BLUFF R-I spend per student?
POPLAR BLUFF R-I spends $11,465 per pupil — 20% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in POPLAR BLUFF R-I?
76% of students in POPLAR BLUFF R-I qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in POPLAR BLUFF R-I?
No, POPLAR BLUFF R-I does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does POPLAR BLUFF R-I serve?
POPLAR BLUFF R-I serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for POPLAR BLUFF R-I?
The median opportunity score across schools in POPLAR BLUFF R-I is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.