Bates County Schools & Education
Bates County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,167
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#52
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bates County
Measured School Summary
Bates County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.2%.
Funding Context
At $6,167 per pupil, Bates County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bates 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
15 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
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #52 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
92.2%
0.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,167
$167 below the state average
School coverage
15
7 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
Bates County has 15 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 Bates 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
Bates 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
#52
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 1 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.
BUTLER R-V
Elementary and high visible
997 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
ADRIAN R-III
Elementary and high visible
730 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
RICH HILL R-IV
Elementary and high visible
358 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
MIAMI R-I
Elementary and high visible
176 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BUTLER R-V 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 Bates County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Bates 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 Bates 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.
Diverse District Options in Bates County
Bates County supports 2,527 students across 15 public schools, managed by seven distinct school districts. The county features seven elementary schools and seven high schools, providing localized secondary education to many small towns. One specialized facility completes the county's diverse educational landscape.
Butler and Adrian Lead Enrollment
The Butler R-V district is the largest, enrolling 997 students across three schools. Adrian R-III follows closely, serving 730 students in its two-school system. These districts operate without competition from charter schools, ensuring a stable and consistent public school environment.
Deeply Rural with Small Student Bodies
The vast majority of schools in Bates County—12 out of 15—are in rural settings, with only three located in towns. Schools are intimate, with an average size of just 181 students per building. Butler High is the largest school with 504 students, while the Ballard R-II district serves as few as 104 students total.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Bates County
Reported Enrollment
2,527
15 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Bates County
BUTLER R-V
ADRIAN R-III
RICH HILL R-IV
MIAMI R-I
HUME R-VIII
BALLARD R-II
HUDSON R-IX
15 Public Schools in Bates 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 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUTLER HIGH | Record | BUTLER R-V | BUTLER, 64730Town: Distant | 6–12 | High | 504 |
| BUTLER ELEM. | Record | BUTLER R-V | BUTLER, 64730Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 420 |
| ADRIAN SR. HIGH | Record | ADRIAN R-III | ADRIAN, 64720Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 417 |
| ADRIAN ELEM. | Record | ADRIAN R-III | ADRIAN, 64720Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 313 |
| RICH HILL HIGH | Record | RICH HILL R-IV | RICH HILL, 64779Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 185 |
| RICH HILL ELEM. | Record | RICH HILL R-IV | RICH HILL, 64779Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 173 |
| MIAMI ELEM. | Record | MIAMI R-I | AMORET, 64722Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 95 |
| MIAMI HIGH | Record | MIAMI R-I | AMORET, 64722Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 81 |
| BUTLER EARLY CHILDHOOD | Record | BUTLER R-V | BUTLER, 64732Town: Distant | PK | Other | 73 |
| HUME HIGH | Record | HUME R-VIII | HUME, 64752Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 58 |
| BALLARD ELEM. | Record | BALLARD R-II | BUTLER, 64730Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 54 |
| HUME ELEM. | Record | HUME R-VIII | HUME, 64752Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 54 |
| BALLARD HIGH | Record | BALLARD R-II | BUTLER, 64730Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 50 |
| HUDSON ELEM. | Record | HUDSON R-IX | APPLETON CITY, 64724Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 50 |
| RICH HILL YOUTH DEV. CTR. | Record | DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE | RICH HILL, 64779Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 0 |
RICH HILL YOUTH DEV. CTR.
DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE
RICH HILL, 64779 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,167
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Bates County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bates County, Missouri?
Bates County supports 2,527 students across 15 public schools, managed by seven distinct school districts. The county features seven elementary schools and seven high schools, providing localized secondary education to many small towns. One specialized facility completes the county's diverse educational landscape.
What are the major school districts in Bates County, Missouri?
The Butler R-V district is the largest, enrolling 997 students across three schools. Adrian R-III follows closely, serving 730 students in its two-school system. These districts operate without competition from charter schools, ensuring a stable and consistent public school environment.
What is the school experience like in Bates County?
The vast majority of schools in Bates County—12 out of 15—are in rural settings, with only three located in towns. Schools are intimate, with an average size of just 181 students per building. Butler High is the largest school with 504 students, while the Ballard R-II district serves as few as 104 students total.
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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.