Bollinger County Schools & Education
Bollinger County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,627
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#58
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bollinger County
Measured School Summary
Bollinger County performs at an average level with a school score of 43/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.6%.
Funding Context
At $5,627 per pupil, Bollinger County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 0% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bollinger 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
10 public schools and 4 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
43/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #58 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
93.6%
2.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,627
$707 below the state average
School coverage
10
4 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
Bollinger County has 10 public schools across 4 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 Bollinger 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
Bollinger 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
#58
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
WOODLAND R-IV
Elementary to high school visible
856 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
MEADOW HEIGHTS R-II
Elementary to high school visible
498 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
ZALMA R-V
Elementary and high visible
197 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
LEOPOLD R-III
Elementary and high visible
182 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
MEADOW HEIGHTS R-II 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 Bollinger County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Bollinger 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 Bollinger 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 Small-Scale Rural Learning Network
Bollinger County supports 1,733 students across 10 public schools, including four elementary, two middle, and four high school facilities. Four local districts manage this infrastructure, serving a entirely rural student population with no charter school presence.
High Graduation Rates Despite Low Spending
The county achieves an impressive 93.6% graduation rate, significantly outpacing the national average of 87.0% and the state average of 91.3%. This success comes despite a per-pupil expenditure of $5,627, which sits nearly $700 below the Missouri average and well under the national $13,000 benchmark.
Woodland R-IV Leads the Region
Woodland R-IV stands as the largest district in the county, educating 856 students across three different schools. Meadow Heights R-II follows with 498 students, while smaller districts like Leopold R-III serve a tight-knit community of 182 learners.
Small Classes in a Rural Setting
Every school in Bollinger County is classified as rural, creating a consistent, intimate educational environment with an average school size of just 173 students. Woodland Elementary is the largest facility with 347 students, offering a stark contrast to the small-group focus found throughout the county's four districts.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Bollinger County
Reported Enrollment
1,733
10 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Bollinger County
WOODLAND R-IV
MEADOW HEIGHTS R-II
ZALMA R-V
LEOPOLD R-III
10 Public Schools in Bollinger 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOODLAND ELEM. | Record | WOODLAND R-IV | MARBLE HILL, 63764Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 347 |
| WOODLAND MIDDLE | Record | WOODLAND R-IV | MARBLE HILL, 63764Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 261 |
| WOODLAND HIGH | Record | WOODLAND R-IV | MARBLE HILL, 63764Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 248 |
| MEADOW HEIGHTS ELEM. | Record | MEADOW HEIGHTS R-II | PATTON, 63662Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 215 |
| MEADOW HEIGHTS HIGH | Record | MEADOW HEIGHTS R-II | PATTON, 63662Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 177 |
| ZALMA ELEM. | Record | ZALMA R-V | ZALMA, 63787Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 115 |
| MEADOW HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | MEADOW HEIGHTS R-II | PATTON, 63662Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 106 |
| LEOPOLD ELEM. | Record | LEOPOLD R-III | LEOPOLD, 63760Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 99 |
| LEOPOLD HIGH | Record | LEOPOLD R-III | LEOPOLD, 63760Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 83 |
| ZALMA HIGH | Record | ZALMA R-V | ZALMA, 63787Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 82 |
MEADOW HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
MEADOW HEIGHTS R-II
PATTON, 63662 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,627
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Bollinger County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bollinger County, Missouri?
Bollinger County supports 1,733 students across 10 public schools, including four elementary, two middle, and four high school facilities. Four local districts manage this infrastructure, serving a entirely rural student population with no charter school presence.
How do schools in Bollinger County perform academically?
The county achieves an impressive 93.6% graduation rate, significantly outpacing the national average of 87.0% and the state average of 91.3%. This success comes despite a per-pupil expenditure of $5,627, which sits nearly $700 below the Missouri average and well under the national $13,000 benchmark.
What are the major school districts in Bollinger County, Missouri?
Woodland R-IV stands as the largest district in the county, educating 856 students across three different schools. Meadow Heights R-II follows with 498 students, while smaller districts like Leopold R-III serve a tight-knit community of 182 learners.
What is the school experience like in Bollinger County?
Every school in Bollinger County is classified as rural, creating a consistent, intimate educational environment with an average school size of just 173 students. Woodland Elementary is the largest facility with 347 students, offering a stark contrast to the small-group focus found throughout the county's four districts.
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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.