District Overview
Located at 100 Leon Hall Parkway in Hillsboro, Missouri, the Hillsboro R-III School District is an active, non-charter public school system serving families along the rural fringe of the greater St. Louis metropolitan region. Operating six educational facilities, the district offers a continuous learning pathway from kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently educating a student body of 3,117 children, Hillsboro R-III combines the close-knit feel of a traditional rural community with proximity to a major urban area, providing structured public education tailored to a balanced student population across all grade levels.

To support its student body, the district relies on a robust workforce of approximately 810 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes nearly 419 certified teachers, complemented by nearly 38 instructional aides and over 350 support staff, ensuring that classrooms benefit from dedicated academic guidance and operational support. For parents, students, and researchers evaluating regional public education, Hillsboro R-III presents a well-staffed, stable educational institution rooted in its Jefferson County community, with further resources accessible directly via their official website at hsdr3.org.
6
Total Schools
3,117
Total Students
418.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLSBORO R-III
Demographic Student Count
White2,917
Hispanic85
Black8
Asian8
Two or More89
American Indian6
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    2,917 (93.6%)
  • Two or More
    89 (2.9%)
  • Hispanic
    85 (2.7%)
  • Black
    8 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    8 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in HILLSBORO R-III
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle2
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:3,117*
Teachers (FTE):418.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.4
Schools in HILLSBORO R-III
Found 6 Schools