Atchison County Schools & Education
Atchison County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,993
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#18
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Atchison County
Measured School Summary
Atchison County performs at an average level with a school score of 55/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.6%.
Funding Context
At $7,993 per pupil, Atchison County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 29% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 26% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Atchison County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
55/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #18 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
89.6%
1.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,993
$1,659 above the state average
School coverage
7
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Atchison County has 7 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Atchison County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Atchison County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#18
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
ROCK PORT R-II
Elementary and high visible
355 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
TARKIO R-I
Elementary and high visible
335 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
FAIRFAX R-III
Elementary and high visible
144 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
FAIRFAX R-III is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Atchison County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Atchison County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Atchison County, Missouri
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Personalized, Rural Education System
Atchison County operates a small, intimate school system with seven total public schools serving 834 students. The county is divided into three districts, featuring three elementary schools and three high schools. This layout emphasizes a direct, local approach to education in each community.
Community-Based Districts Lead the Way
Rock Port R-II is the largest district by enrollment with 355 students, followed closely by Tarkio R-I with 335. Fairfax R-III manages three schools for 144 students, highlighting the county's commitment to local control. No charter schools exist here, keeping the focus entirely on traditional district-led education.
True Rural Learning Environments
Every single school in Atchison County is classified as rural, offering a consistent and quiet learning atmosphere. Schools are exceptionally small, with an average of only 139 students per building. Rock Port Elementary is the largest at 197 students, while Fairfax Elementary provides an ultra-small setting with just 75 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Atchison County
Reported Enrollment
834
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Atchison County
ROCK PORT R-II
TARKIO R-I
FAIRFAX R-III
7 Public Schools in Atchison County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCK PORT ELEM. | Record | ROCK PORT R-II | ROCK PORT, 64482Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 197 |
| TARKIO HIGH | Record | TARKIO R-I | TARKIO, 64491Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 168 |
| TARKIO ELEM. | Record | TARKIO R-I | TARKIO, 64491Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 167 |
| ROCK PORT HIGH | Record | ROCK PORT R-II | ROCK PORT, 64482Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 158 |
| FAIRFAX ELEM. | Record | FAIRFAX R-III | FAIRFAX, 64446Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 75 |
| FAIRFAX HIGH | Record | FAIRFAX R-III | FAIRFAX, 64446Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 69 |
| COMMUNITY FOR KIDS | Record | FAIRFAX R-III | Fairfax, 64446Rural: Remote | PK | Other | 0 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,993
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Atchison County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Atchison County, Missouri?
Atchison County operates a small, intimate school system with seven total public schools serving 834 students. The county is divided into three districts, featuring three elementary schools and three high schools. This layout emphasizes a direct, local approach to education in each community.
What are the major school districts in Atchison County, Missouri?
Rock Port R-II is the largest district by enrollment with 355 students, followed closely by Tarkio R-I with 335. Fairfax R-III manages three schools for 144 students, highlighting the county's commitment to local control. No charter schools exist here, keeping the focus entirely on traditional district-led education.
What is the school experience like in Atchison County?
Every single school in Atchison County is classified as rural, offering a consistent and quiet learning atmosphere. Schools are exceptionally small, with an average of only 139 students per building. Rock Port Elementary is the largest at 197 students, while Fairfax Elementary provides an ultra-small setting with just 75 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.