Carroll County Schools & Education
Carroll County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
4 listed schools in this county slice.
NORBORNE R-VIII
Elementary and high visible
168 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
TINA-AVALON R-II
Elementary and high visible
149 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
HALE R-I
Elementary and high visible
109 students
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
5 School Districts in Carroll County
CARROLLTON R-VII
NORBORNE R-VIII
TINA-AVALON R-II
HALE R-I
BOSWORTH R-V
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 dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARROLLTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | CARROLLTON R-VII | CARROLLTON, 64633Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 342 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | CARROLLTON R-VII | CARROLLTON, 64633Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 270 |
| CARROLLTON SENIOR HIGH | Record | CARROLLTON R-VII | CARROLLTON, 64633Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 243 |
| NORBORNE ELEM. | Record | NORBORNE R-VIII | NORBORNE, 64668Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 88 |
| TINA-AVALON ELEM. | Record | TINA-AVALON R-II | TINA, 64682Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 85 |
| NORBORNE HIGH | Record | NORBORNE R-VIII | NORBORNE, 64668Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 80 |
| HALE HIGH | Record | HALE R-I | HALE, 64643Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 67 |
| TINA-AVALON HIGH | Record | TINA-AVALON R-II | TINA, 64682Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 64 |
| HALE ELEM. | Record | HALE R-I | HALE, 64643Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 42 |
| BOSWORTH ELEM. | Record | BOSWORTH R-V | BOSWORTH, 64623Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 32 |
| BOSWORTH HIGH | Record | BOSWORTH R-V | BOSWORTH, 64623Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 16 |
| CARROLLTON AREA CAREER CENTER | Record | CARROLLTON R-VII | CARROLLTON, 64633Town: Remote | 10–12 | Vocational | 0 |
CARROLLTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CARROLLTON R-VII
CARROLLTON, 64633 / Town: Remote
CARROLLTON AREA CAREER CENTER
CARROLLTON R-VII
CARROLLTON, 64633 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,775
State avg $6,334
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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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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.