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SEDALIA 200

Missouri · Public School District
9
Schools
5,042
Students
$10,920
Per-Pupil Spend
-24% nat'l
63.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+12pp vs nat'l
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SEDALIA 200 is a public school district in Missouri serving 5,042 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,920 is below the national average for a US public school district. 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HEBER HUNT ELEM.KG–04413
HORACE MANN ELEM.KG–04260
PARKVIEW ELEM.KG–04468
SKYLINE ELEM.KG–04489
WASHINGTON ELEM.KG–04199
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
SEDALIA MIDDLE SCHOOL05–05384
SMITH COTTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHL06–081,130
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL09–121,474
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.PK–PK225
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,920-24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
42%
State
39.9%
Local (property tax)
41.8%
Federal
18.3%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (42%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
5,042
Students
64%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,920, spending is 24% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SEDALIA 200?
SEDALIA 200 has 9 public schools, serving a total of 5,042 students.
What is the graduation rate for SEDALIA 200?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SEDALIA 200 spend per student?
SEDALIA 200 spends $10,920 per pupil — 24% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SEDALIA 200?
64% of students in SEDALIA 200 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SEDALIA 200?
No, SEDALIA 200 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SEDALIA 200 serve?
SEDALIA 200 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SEDALIA 200?
The median opportunity score across schools in SEDALIA 200 is 49/100. 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.