B+
Above Average
83/100

Licking High

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 135 COLLEGE AVENUE, Licking, MO 65542
Overall
B+
83/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 52% · Math 42% proficient · 58th percentile in Missouri
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Missouri schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

83
Repit Score
out of 100
401
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%58/100reading 50th percentile, math 67th percentile among Missouri high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%93/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 25% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +15 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Missouri. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (+5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+2 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+9 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Missouri state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%42%reading -8 pts, math -1 pts51st percentile (list)
Low-income47%42%reading +5 pts, math +15 pts78th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 135 COLLEGE AVENUE
City Licking
ZIP Code 65542
District 2918600
NCES School ID 291860001014
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 65542

Understanding the community around Licking High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,813
Per Capita Income $20,277
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%
High School or Higher 82.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $121,900
Median Rent $653
Owner-Occupied 75.2%
Renter-Occupied 24.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Licking High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 95.8%
Two or More Races 2.5%
Hispanic/Latino 0.8%
Black 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 401
Teachers (FTE) 29.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Licking High?
Licking High has a Repit School Score of 83 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Licking High?
Licking High has 401 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Licking High serve?
Licking High serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Licking High receive per student?
Licking High receives $10,971 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Licking High in 65542 ▼
Avg Home Value
$192,535
Avg Monthly Rent
$801
1-Year Change
+10.0%
% Renters
24.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026