Diamond High School is a high school located in Diamond, Missouri, and is part of the Diamond R-IV Schools. The mascot is the Wildcat and its colors are black and gold.
Serving 243 students in grades 9-12, Diamond High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Diamond High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Diamond High School's student population of 243 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Diamond High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Diamond High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1356 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Hispanic
10%
9%
White
82%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diamond High School's ranking?
Diamond High School is ranked #1356 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Diamond High School often compared to?
Diamond High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Newton High School, Neosho High School, Seneca High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Diamond High School?
The graduation rate of Diamond High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Diamond High School?
243 students attend Diamond High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Diamond High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Diamond High School?
Diamond High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Diamond High School offer ?
Diamond High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Diamond High School part of?
Diamond High School is part of Diamond R-IV School District.
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