Chariton County Schools & Education
Chariton County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,427
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#14
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Chariton County
Measured School Summary
Chariton County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.9%.
Funding Context
Chariton County spends $8,427 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 33% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 33% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Chariton 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
8 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
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #14 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
88.9%
2.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,427
$2,093 above the state average
School coverage
8
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
Chariton County has 8 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 Chariton 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
Chariton 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
#14
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 14 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.
SALISBURY R-IV
Elementary and high visible
462 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
BRUNSWICK R-II
Elementary and high visible
269 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
NORTHWESTERN R-I
Elementary and high visible
168 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
KEYTESVILLE R-III
Elementary and high visible
123 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BRUNSWICK R-II is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Chariton County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Chariton 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 Chariton 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.
Eight Schools in Four Dedicated Districts
Chariton County's 1,022 students are served by eight public schools across four districts. The system is split evenly between four elementary and four high schools, creating a direct path from primary to secondary education. This rural infrastructure is designed to keep schools close to the small communities they serve.
Salisbury and Brunswick Lead the Way
Salisbury R-IV and Brunswick R-II are the primary educational engines for the county, with Salisbury High being the largest school. Smaller districts like Northwestern R-I and Keytesville R-III provide highly localized education for under 200 students each. The county currently hosts no charter schools, focusing resources on traditional districts.
One Hundred Percent Rural Learning
Every school in Chariton County is classified as rural, offering a quiet and safe environment for learning. The average school size is just 128 students, ensuring that no child is lost in the crowd. Salisbury High is the largest at 242 students, while Northwestern Elementary serves only 97.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Chariton County
Reported Enrollment
1,022
8 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Chariton County
SALISBURY R-IV
BRUNSWICK R-II
NORTHWESTERN R-I
KEYTESVILLE R-III
8 Public Schools in Chariton 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALISBURY HIGH | Record | SALISBURY R-IV | SALISBURY, 65281Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 242 |
| SALISBURY ELEM. | Record | SALISBURY R-IV | SALISBURY, 65281Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 220 |
| BRUNSWICK ELEM. | Record | BRUNSWICK R-II | BRUNSWICK, 65236Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 155 |
| BRUNSWICK HIGH | Record | BRUNSWICK R-II | BRUNSWICK, 65236Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 114 |
| NORTHWESTERN ELEM. | Record | NORTHWESTERN R-I | MENDON, 64660Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 97 |
| NORTHWESTERN HIGH | Record | NORTHWESTERN R-I | MENDON, 64660Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 71 |
| KEYTESVILLE ELEM. | Record | KEYTESVILLE R-III | KEYTESVILLE, 65261Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 68 |
| KEYTESVILLE HIGH | Record | KEYTESVILLE R-III | KEYTESVILLE, 65261Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 55 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,427
State avg $6,334
Compare Nearby Counties
Review Chariton County against other counties using the same NCES-backed metrics.
Open CompareBrowse Public Schools
See school-level enrollment, grade ranges, school type, and district affiliation.
View SchoolsFrequently Asked Questions
Which Missouri counties have the highest graduation rates?
What is per-pupil spending like in Missouri?
How should I read the school score in Chariton County?
What is the graduation rate in Chariton County?
How much does Chariton County spend per student?
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Chariton County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Chariton County, Missouri?
Chariton County's 1,022 students are served by eight public schools across four districts. The system is split evenly between four elementary and four high schools, creating a direct path from primary to secondary education. This rural infrastructure is designed to keep schools close to the small communities they serve.
What are the major school districts in Chariton County, Missouri?
Salisbury R-IV and Brunswick R-II are the primary educational engines for the county, with Salisbury High being the largest school. Smaller districts like Northwestern R-I and Keytesville R-III provide highly localized education for under 200 students each. The county currently hosts no charter schools, focusing resources on traditional districts.
What is the school experience like in Chariton County?
Every school in Chariton County is classified as rural, offering a quiet and safe environment for learning. The average school size is just 128 students, ensuring that no child is lost in the crowd. Salisbury High is the largest at 242 students, while Northwestern Elementary serves only 97.
Counties with Similar School Profile
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.