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Carroll County Schools & Education

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

88.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

88.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,775

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,334

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 43/100

State Score Position

#37

of 115 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Carroll County

Measured School Summary

Carroll County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.1%.

Funding Context

At $7,775 per pupil, Carroll County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 14% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 23% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Carroll 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

12 public schools and 5 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

49/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #37 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.

Completion

88.1%

3.2 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,775

$1,441 above the state average

School coverage

12

5 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

Carroll County has 12 public schools across 5 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.

Parent decision brief

What Carroll 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

Carroll 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

#37

of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.

CARROLLTON R-VII

Elementary to high school visible

855 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 2Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

NORBORNE R-VIII

Elementary and high visible

168 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

TINA-AVALON R-II

Elementary and high visible

149 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

HALE R-I

Elementary and high visible

109 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

CARROLLTON R-VII is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Carroll County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Carroll 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 Carroll 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 Rural Network of Five School Districts

Carroll County operates 12 public schools serving a total of 1,329 students across five unique districts. The infrastructure includes five elementary schools, one middle school, and six high schools to support the community's youth. This spread ensures local access to education across the county's various rural townships.

Carrollton R-VII Leads the County

Carrollton R-VII is the largest district by far, managing four schools and 855 students, or over 60% of the county's total enrollment. Smaller districts like Bosworth R-V and Hale R-I provide intimate learning environments with fewer than 110 students each. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county.

Intimate Classrooms in a Rural Setting

With an average school size of just 121 students, Carroll County offers highly personalized instruction. The 12 schools are split between rural and town locales, with Carrollton Elementary being the largest at 342 students. Tina-Avalon Elementary represents the smaller end of the spectrum with just 85 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

12

in Carroll County

Reported Enrollment

1,329

12 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5
Middle1
High6
Other0

5 School Districts in Carroll County

CARROLLTON R-VII

4 schools
855 students

NORBORNE R-VIII

2 schools
168 students

TINA-AVALON R-II

2 schools
149 students

HALE R-I

2 schools
109 students

BOSWORTH R-V

2 schools
48 students

12 Public Schools in Carroll 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 data

Level

Showing 12 of 12 matching schools

CARROLLTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CARROLLTON R-VII

CARROLLTON, 64633 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary342 students

MIDDLE SCHOOL

CARROLLTON R-VII

CARROLLTON, 64633 / Town: Remote

Record5–8Middle270 students

CARROLLTON SENIOR HIGH

CARROLLTON R-VII

CARROLLTON, 64633 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High243 students

NORBORNE ELEM.

NORBORNE R-VIII

NORBORNE, 64668 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary88 students

TINA-AVALON ELEM.

TINA-AVALON R-II

TINA, 64682 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary85 students

NORBORNE HIGH

NORBORNE R-VIII

NORBORNE, 64668 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High80 students

HALE HIGH

HALE R-I

HALE, 64643 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High67 students

TINA-AVALON HIGH

TINA-AVALON R-II

TINA, 64682 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High64 students

HALE ELEM.

HALE R-I

HALE, 64643 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary42 students

BOSWORTH ELEM.

BOSWORTH R-V

BOSWORTH, 64623 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary32 students

BOSWORTH HIGH

BOSWORTH R-V

BOSWORTH, 64623 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High16 students

CARROLLTON AREA CAREER CENTER

CARROLLTON R-VII

CARROLLTON, 64633 / Town: Remote

Record10–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,775

State avg $6,334

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Missouri counties have the highest graduation rates?
Dallas County (97.0%), Dent County (97.0%), and Howell County (97.0%) currently lead Missouri among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Missouri?
Across Missouri counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,334. The highest current county values are St. Louis County ($9,027), Chariton County ($8,427), and Holt County ($8,173). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Carroll County?
Carroll County has a school score of 49/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Carroll County?
The high school graduation rate in Carroll County is 88.1%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Carroll County spend per student?
Carroll County spends $7,775 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Carroll County, Missouri — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Carroll County, Missouri?

Carroll County operates 12 public schools serving a total of 1,329 students across five unique districts. The infrastructure includes five elementary schools, one middle school, and six high schools to support the community's youth. This spread ensures local access to education across the county's various rural townships.

What are the major school districts in Carroll County, Missouri?

Carrollton R-VII is the largest district by far, managing four schools and 855 students, or over 60% of the county's total enrollment. Smaller districts like Bosworth R-V and Hale R-I provide intimate learning environments with fewer than 110 students each. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county.

What is the school experience like in Carroll County?

With an average school size of just 121 students, Carroll County offers highly personalized instruction. The 12 schools are split between rural and town locales, with Carrollton Elementary being the largest at 342 students. Tina-Avalon Elementary represents the smaller end of the spectrum with just 85 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.