Christian County Schools & Education
Christian County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,381
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#53
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Christian County
Measured School Summary
Christian County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.5%.
Funding Context
At $5,381 per pupil, Christian County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Christian 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
33 public schools and 7 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
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #53 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
94.5%
3.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,381
$953 below the state average
School coverage
33
7 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
Christian County has 33 public schools across 7 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 Christian 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
Christian 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
#53
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.
Nixa Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
6,724 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
OZARK R-VI
Elementary to high school visible
6,052 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
CLEVER R-V
Elementary and high visible
1,337 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
SPARTA R-III
Elementary to high school visible
747 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Nixa Public Schools 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 Christian County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Christian 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 Christian 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.
Thirty-Three Schools Serving a Growing Population
Christian County manages 33 public schools for 16,230 students across seven districts. The system is comprehensive, featuring 15 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 8 high schools, and 3 specialized facilities. This infrastructure supports one of the fastest-growing regions in Missouri.
Nixa and Ozark Districts Lead the Region
Nixa Public Schools and Ozark R-VI are the county's giants, together educating over 12,700 students. These two districts manage 19 schools between them and are known for their academic and athletic programs. Despite their size, neither district utilizes charter schools.
Large Suburban Campuses and Rural Roots
The county offers a mix of 15 suburban schools and 18 rural schools, catering to different lifestyle preferences. While the average school size is 507, Nixa High serves 1,957 students, making it the county's largest institution. This diversity allows families to choose between a smaller town feel or a large-scale high school experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
33
in Christian County
Reported Enrollment
16,230
33 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Christian County
Nixa Public Schools
GuideOZARK R-VI
GuideCLEVER R-V
SPARTA R-III
SPOKANE R-VII
BILLINGS R-IV
CHADWICK R-I
33 Public Schools in Christian County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 33 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIXA HIGH | Profile | Nixa Public Schools | NIXA, 65714Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,957 |
| OZARK HIGH | Profile | OZARK R-VI | OZARK, 65721Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,838 |
| NIXA JUNIOR HIGH | Profile | Nixa Public Schools | NIXA, 65714Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 1,067 |
| OZARK JR. HIGH | Profile | OZARK R-VI | OZARK, 65721Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 946 |
| CLEVER ELEM. | Profile | CLEVER R-V | CLEVER, 65631Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 943 |
| OZARK MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | OZARK R-VI | OZARK, 65721Suburb: Large | 5–6 | Middle | 934 |
| CENTURY ELEM. | Record | Nixa Public Schools | NIXA, 65714Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 619 |
| HIGH POINTE ELEM. | Record | Nixa Public Schools | NIXA, 65714Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 619 |
| WEST ELEM. | Record | OZARK R-VI | OZARK, 65721Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 602 |
| NORTH ELEM. | Record | OZARK R-VI | OZARK, 65721Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 553 |
| EAST ELEM. | Record | OZARK R-VI | OZARK, 65721Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 529 |
| SOUTH ELEM. | Record | OZARK R-VI | OZARK, 65721Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 524 |
| JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER | Record | Nixa Public Schools | NIXA, 65714Suburb: Large | KG–6 | Primary | 487 |
| SUMMIT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Record | Nixa Public Schools | NIXA, 65714Suburb: Large | 4–6 | Middle | 483 |
| MATHEWS ELEM. | Record | Nixa Public Schools | NIXA, 65714Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 453 |
| ESPY ELEM. | Record | Nixa Public Schools | NIXA, 65714Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 400 |
| CLEVER HIGH | Record | CLEVER R-V | CLEVER, 65631Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 394 |
| NICHOLAS A. INMAN INTERMEDIATE | Record | Nixa Public Schools | NIXA, 65714Rural: Fringe | 5–6 | Middle | 383 |
| HIGHLANDVILLE ELEM. | Record | SPOKANE R-VII | HIGHLANDVILLE, 65669Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 360 |
| SPARTA ELEM. | Record | SPARTA R-III | SPARTA, 65753Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 256 |
NIXA HIGH
Nixa Public Schools
NIXA, 65714 / Suburb: Large
OZARK HIGH
OZARK R-VI
OZARK, 65721 / Rural: Fringe
NIXA JUNIOR HIGH
Nixa Public Schools
NIXA, 65714 / Suburb: Large
OZARK JR. HIGH
OZARK R-VI
OZARK, 65721 / Rural: Fringe
CLEVER ELEM.
CLEVER R-V
CLEVER, 65631 / Rural: Fringe
JOHN THOMAS SCHOOL OF DISCOVER
Nixa Public Schools
NIXA, 65714 / Suburb: Large
NICHOLAS A. INMAN INTERMEDIATE
Nixa Public Schools
NIXA, 65714 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,381
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Christian County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Christian County, Missouri?
Christian County manages 33 public schools for 16,230 students across seven districts. The system is comprehensive, featuring 15 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 8 high schools, and 3 specialized facilities. This infrastructure supports one of the fastest-growing regions in Missouri.
What are the major school districts in Christian County, Missouri?
Nixa Public Schools and Ozark R-VI are the county's giants, together educating over 12,700 students. These two districts manage 19 schools between them and are known for their academic and athletic programs. Despite their size, neither district utilizes charter schools.
What is the school experience like in Christian County?
The county offers a mix of 15 suburban schools and 18 rural schools, catering to different lifestyle preferences. While the average school size is 507, Nixa High serves 1,957 students, making it the county's largest institution. This diversity allows families to choose between a smaller town feel or a large-scale high school experience.
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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.