SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II

BETHANY, Missouri — 3 schools

808
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$13,563
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II operates 3 public schools serving 808 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 741 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Harrison County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,563 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 49.6% local, 32.0% state, and 18.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $68,385 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 50/100, ranked #221 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 247:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 22.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.0% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian across the district's schools.

South Harrison Elem. accounts for 36.3% of all SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II student-counselor ratio is 247:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II chronic absenteeism rate is 22.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II is typically wider than the SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.4%
Federal
32.0%
State
49.6%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
221 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Harrison County county, where this district is located.

$660
Studio/mo
$677
1 BR/mo
$888
2 BR/mo
$1,160
3 BR/mo
$1,176
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$68,385
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II.

White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 3.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

247:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II

School Enrollment
South Harrison Elem.
269
South Harrison High
243
South Harrison Middle
229

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II?

SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II has 3 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 808 students.

How much does SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II spend per student?

SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II spends $13,563 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #221 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II?

The average teacher salary in SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II is $68,385 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Harrison County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II?

SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II students are 92.0% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II?

SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #221 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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