Public schools in Bethany, MO
5 open public schools with an address in Bethany, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
741
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Bethany public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Bethany, MO: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 741 students, an average of 148 per school. The largest campus is South Harrison Elem. (269 students).
Every listed school belongs to South Harrison Co. R-II. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 9.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 48% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bethany
Elementary schools in Bethany
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Harrison Elem. South Harrison Co. R-II | KG–04 | 269 | 9.6:1 |
Middle schools in Bethany
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Harrison Middle South Harrison Co. R-II | 05–08 | 229 | 12.5:1 |
High schools in Bethany
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Career Ctr. South Harrison Co. R-II · Career and Technical School | 07–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| South Harrison High South Harrison Co. R-II | 09–12 | 243 | 14.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Bethany
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Harrison Early Child Ctr South Harrison Co. R-II | PK–PK | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.2%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black0.1%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3%
Enrollment-weighted across 3 Bethany schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (741 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bethany
How many public schools are in Bethany, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Bethany: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 741 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bethany?
All listed public schools with an address in Bethany belong to South Harrison Co. R-II. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Bethany?
South Harrison High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bethany, with 243 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bethany?
No school with an address in Bethany is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bethany schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bethany public schools is 9.6:1, lower than the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bethany guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities