Barry County Schools & Education
Barry County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
90.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,415
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#75
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Barry County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 39/100, Barry County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.3%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $6,415 per pupil, Barry County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Barry 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
19 public schools and 7 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
39/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #75 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
90.3%
1.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,415
$81 above the state average
School coverage
19
7 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Barry County has 19 public schools across 7 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 Barry 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.
Review-carefully county
Barry County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#75
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points below 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.
CASSVILLE R-IV
Elementary to high school visible
1,908 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
MONETT R-I
Elementary and middle visible
1,304 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
SOUTHWEST R-V
Elementary to high school visible
828 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
PURDY R-II
Elementary and high visible
631 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
MONETT R-I is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Barry County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Barry County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Barry 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 Broad Educational Network in Barry
Barry County supports a large student population of 5,576 across 19 public schools and seven districts. The system is well-distributed with nine elementary schools, three middle schools, five high schools, and two specialized programs. This extensive network provides localized schooling for many small communities throughout the county.
Monett and Cassville Lead the Way
The Monett R-I district is the largest, serving 2,314 students, while Cassville R-IV follows closely with 1,908 students. Together, these two districts manage 10 of the county's 19 schools. There are currently no charter schools in operation, but the county does host one special education school.
Town-Centered Schools with Rural Reach
The county features an even split between 10 schools in town locales and 9 in rural settings. The average school size is 310 students, with Cassville High being the largest at 636 students. This locale mix ensures that even rural residents have access to well-resourced town centers for middle and high school.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Barry County
Reported Enrollment
5,576
19 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Barry County
MONETT R-I
CASSVILLE R-IV
SOUTHWEST R-V
PURDY R-II
WHEATON R-III
EXETER R-VI
SHELL KNOB 78
19 Public Schools in Barry 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 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASSVILLE HIGH | Record | CASSVILLE R-IV | CASSVILLE, 65625Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 636 |
| MONETT MIDDLE | Record | MONETT R-I | MONETT, 65708Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 504 |
| MONETT ELEM. | Record | MONETT R-I | MONETT, 65708Town: Distant | 1–3 | Primary | 471 |
| EUNICE THOMAS ELEM. | Record | CASSVILLE R-IV | CASSVILLE, 65625Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 468 |
| CASSVILLE MIDDLE | Record | CASSVILLE R-IV | CASSVILLE, 65625Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 421 |
| CASSVILLE INTERMEDIATE | Record | CASSVILLE R-IV | CASSVILLE, 65625Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 383 |
| PURDY ELEM. | Record | PURDY R-II | PURDY, 65734Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 350 |
| SOUTHWEST ELEM. | Record | SOUTHWEST R-V | WASHBURN, 65772Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 347 |
| MONETT INTERMEDIATE | Record | MONETT R-I | MONETT, 65708Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 329 |
| PURDY HIGH | Record | PURDY R-II | PURDY, 65734Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 281 |
| SOUTHWEST HIGH | Record | SOUTHWEST R-V | WASHBURN, 65772Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 262 |
| WHEATON ELEM. | Record | WHEATON R-III | WHEATON, 64874Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 250 |
| SOUTHWEST MIDDLE | Record | SOUTHWEST R-V | WASHBURN, 65772Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 219 |
| EXETER ELEM. | Record | EXETER R-VI | EXETER, 65647Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 216 |
| WHEATON HIGH | Record | WHEATON R-III | WHEATON, 64874Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 181 |
| SHELL KNOB ELEM. | Record | SHELL KNOB 78 | SHELL KNOB, 65747Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 144 |
| EXETER HIGH | Record | EXETER R-VI | EXETER, 65647Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 94 |
| OAKVIEW SCHOOL | Record | MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED | MONETT, 65708Town: Distant | KG–12 | Special Education | 20 |
| Purdy Early Learning Center | Record | PURDY R-II | PURDY, 65734Rural: Distant | PK | Other | 0 |
OAKVIEW SCHOOL
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
MONETT, 65708 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,415
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Barry County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Barry County, Missouri?
Barry County supports a large student population of 5,576 across 19 public schools and seven districts. The system is well-distributed with nine elementary schools, three middle schools, five high schools, and two specialized programs. This extensive network provides localized schooling for many small communities throughout the county.
What are the major school districts in Barry County, Missouri?
The Monett R-I district is the largest, serving 2,314 students, while Cassville R-IV follows closely with 1,908 students. Together, these two districts manage 10 of the county's 19 schools. There are currently no charter schools in operation, but the county does host one special education school.
What is the school experience like in Barry County?
The county features an even split between 10 schools in town locales and 9 in rural settings. The average school size is 310 students, with Cassville High being the largest at 636 students. This locale mix ensures that even rural residents have access to well-resourced town centers for middle and high school.
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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.