Can I use Cass County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Cass County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Cass County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Cass County?

Start with the 43 listed public schools and 10 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Cass County Schools & Education

Name: Cass County, Missouri Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Cass County, Missouri

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

28/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

89.6%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

89.6%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,708

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,334

School Score

28/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 43/100

State Score Position

#102

of 115 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Cass County

Measured School Summary

Cass County faces educational challenges with a school score of 28/100 and a graduation rate of 89.6%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $5,708 per pupil, Cass County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 35% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Cass 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

43 public schools and 10 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

28/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #102 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.

Completion

89.6%

1.7 pts below the state average

Funding context

$5,708

$626 below the state average

School coverage

10 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

Cass County has 43 public schools across 10 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Cass 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

Cass 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

#102

of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 15 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.

RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II

Elementary to high school visible

6,377 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 1Other 1

11 listed schools in this county slice.

BELTON 124

Elementary to high school visible

4,342 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 1Other 1

8 listed schools in this county slice.

HARRISONVILLE R-IX

Elementary to high school visible

2,207 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 2Other 1

7 listed schools in this county slice.

PLEASANT HILL R-III

Elementary to high school visible

2,197 students

Elementary 2Middle 2High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II is the largest listed district slice, with 11 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 Cass County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cass 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 Cass 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 Large, Diverse Network of Forty-Three Schools

Cass County features a robust educational infrastructure with 43 public schools serving 17,475 students across 10 districts. The network is well-balanced with 22 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 9 high schools. This large system also includes specialized alternative and special education facilities to meet diverse needs.

Raymore-Peculiar and Belton Drive Enrollment

Raymore-Peculiar R-II is the county's largest district, serving 6,377 students across 11 schools. Belton 124 follows with 4,342 students in 8 schools, reflecting the suburban growth of the northern county area. No charter schools are currently operating within the county’s 10 districts.

Suburban Reach and High-School Hubs

The locale mix is diverse, with 16 suburban, 15 rural, and 12 town-based schools. Schools are larger here, averaging 416 students, and Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High is a major hub with 2,091 students. This variety allows families to choose between bustling suburban campuses and smaller rural settings.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Cass County

Reported Enrollment

17,475

43 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary22

Middle8

High9

Other4

10 School Districts in Cass County

RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II

BELTON 124

HARRISONVILLE R-IX

7 schools

2,207 students

PLEASANT HILL R-III

5 schools

2,197 students

SHERWOOD CASS R-VIII

3 schools

799 students

ARCHIE R-V

2 schools

516 students

MIDWAY R-I

2 schools

449 students

DREXEL R-IV

2 schools

290 students

EAST LYNNE 40

1 school

157 students

STRASBURG C-3

1 school

126 students

43 Public Schools in Cass County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Cass County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
RAYMORE-PECULIAR SR. HIGH	Profile	RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II	PECULIAR, 64078Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,091
BELTON HIGH	Profile	BELTON 124	BELTON, 64012Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,374
RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE	Record	RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II	RAYMORE, 64083Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	801
HARRISONVILLE HIGH	Record	HARRISONVILLE R-IX	HARRISONVILLE, 64701Town: Fringe	9–12	High	746
PLEASANT HILL HIGH	Record	PLEASANT HILL R-III	PLEASANT HILL, 64080Town: Fringe	9–12	High	712
RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE	Record	RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II	Peculiar, 64078Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	665
BELTON MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	BELTON 124	BELTON, 64012Suburb: Large	7–8	Middle	639
HARRISONVILLE MIDDLE	Record	HARRISONVILLE R-IX	HARRISONVILLE, 64701Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	539
PLEASANT HILL PRIMARY	Record	PLEASANT HILL R-III	PLEASANT HILL, 64080Town: Fringe	PK–2	Primary	490
MILL CREEK UPPER ELEM.	Record	BELTON 124	BELTON, 64012Rural: Fringe	5–6	Middle	484
Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest	Record	BELTON 124	BELTON, 64012Suburb: Large	KG–6	Primary	474
CAMBRIDGE ELEM.	Record	BELTON 124	BELTON, 64012Suburb: Large	KG–4	Primary	423
BRIDLE RIDGE ELEMENTARY	Record	RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II	RAYMORE, 64083Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	416
HARRISONVILLE ELEM.	Record	HARRISONVILLE R-IX	HARRISONVILLE, 64701Town: Fringe	1–3	Primary	416
EAGLE GLEN ELEMENTARY	Record	RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II	RAYMORE, 64083Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	412
PECULIAR ELEM.	Record	RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II	PECULIAR, 64078Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	389
TIMBER CREEK ELEM.	Record	RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II	RAYMORE, 64083Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	389
SHERWOOD ELEM.	Record	SHERWOOD CASS R-VIII	CREIGHTON, 64739Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	384
GLADDEN ELEM.	Record	BELTON 124	BELTON, 64012Suburb: Large	KG–4	Primary	382
RAYMORE ELEM.	Record	RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II	RAYMORE, 64083Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	377

RAYMORE-PECULIAR SR. HIGH

RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II

PECULIAR, 64078 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,091 students

BELTON HIGH

BELTON 124

BELTON, 64012 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,374 students

RAYMORE-PECULIAR EAST MIDDLE

RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II

RAYMORE, 64083 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle801 students

HARRISONVILLE HIGH

HARRISONVILLE R-IX

HARRISONVILLE, 64701 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High746 students

PLEASANT HILL HIGH

PLEASANT HILL R-III

PLEASANT HILL, 64080 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High712 students

RAYMORE-PECULIAR SOUTH MIDDLE

RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II

Peculiar, 64078 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle665 students

BELTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

BELTON 124

BELTON, 64012 / Suburb: Large

Record7–8Middle639 students

HARRISONVILLE MIDDLE

HARRISONVILLE R-IX

HARRISONVILLE, 64701 / Town: Fringe

Record6–8Middle539 students

PLEASANT HILL PRIMARY

PLEASANT HILL R-III

PLEASANT HILL, 64080 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–2Primary490 students

MILL CREEK UPPER ELEM.

BELTON 124

BELTON, 64012 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–6Middle484 students

Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest

BELTON 124

BELTON, 64012 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–6Primary474 students

CAMBRIDGE ELEM.

BELTON 124

BELTON, 64012 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–4Primary423 students

BRIDLE RIDGE ELEMENTARY

RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II

RAYMORE, 64083 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary416 students

HARRISONVILLE ELEM.

HARRISONVILLE R-IX

HARRISONVILLE, 64701 / Town: Fringe

Record1–3Primary416 students

EAGLE GLEN ELEMENTARY

RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II

RAYMORE, 64083 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary412 students

PECULIAR ELEM.

RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II

PECULIAR, 64078 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary389 students

TIMBER CREEK ELEM.

RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II

RAYMORE, 64083 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary389 students

SHERWOOD ELEM.

SHERWOOD CASS R-VIII

CREIGHTON, 64739 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary384 students

GLADDEN ELEM.

BELTON 124

BELTON, 64012 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–4Primary382 students

RAYMORE ELEM.

RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II

RAYMORE, 64083 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary377 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,708

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 Cass County?

Cass County has a school score of 28/100, which is a lower 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 Cass County?

The high school graduation rate in Cass County is 89.6%, 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 Cass County spend per student?

Cass County spends $5,708 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.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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.

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