Cole County Public Schools
Cole County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
28
public schools
Total Enrollment
10,510
students
School Districts
5
districts
How to use the Cole County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Missouri; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Cole County has 5 district entries. JEFFERSON CITY is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 18 schools.
School records are spread across 4 listed communities. JEFFERSON CITY has the most listed schools, with 23 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 14 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
4 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
28
in Cole County
Reported Enrollment
10,510
28 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Cole County
JEFFERSON CITY
BLAIR OAKS R-II
COLE CO. R-I
COLE CO. R-V
MO VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
28 Public Schools in Cole County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 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 28 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | JEFFERSON CITY | JEFFERSON CITY, 65109Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,404 |
| JEFFERSON CITY HIGH | Profile | JEFFERSON CITY | JEFFERSON CITY, 65101City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,296 |
| LEWIS AND CLARK MIDDLE | Profile | JEFFERSON CITY | JEFFERSON CITY, 65101City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,005 |
| THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE | Profile | JEFFERSON CITY | JEFFERSON CITY, 65109Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 957 |
| PIONEER TRAIL ELEMENTARY | Listed only | JEFFERSON CITY | JEFFERSON CITY, 65109Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 477 |
| BLAIR OAKS HIGH | Listed only | BLAIR OAKS R-II | JEFFERSON CITY, 65101Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 457 |
| CLARENCE LAWSON ELEM. | Listed only | JEFFERSON CITY | JEFFERSON CITY, 65109Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 419 |
| BELAIR ELEM. | Listed only | JEFFERSON CITY | JEFFERSON CITY, 65109City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 377 |
| EUGENE ELEM. | Listed only | COLE CO. R-V | EUGENE, 65032Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 334 |
| MOREAU HEIGHTS ELEM. | Listed only | JEFFERSON CITY | JEFFERSON CITY, 65101City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 328 |
| CEDAR HILL ELEM. | Listed only | JEFFERSON CITY | JEFFERSON CITY, 65109City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 324 |
| COLE CO. R-I ELEM. | Listed only | COLE CO. R-I | RUSSELLVILLE, 65074Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 320 |
| SOUTH ELEM. | Listed only | JEFFERSON CITY | JEFFERSON CITY, 65109City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 312 |
| WEST ELEM. | Listed only | JEFFERSON CITY | JEFFERSON CITY, 65109City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 307 |
| RUSSELLVILLE HIGH | Listed only | COLE CO. R-I | RUSSELLVILLE, 65074Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 306 |
| EAST ELEM. | Listed only | JEFFERSON CITY | JEFFERSON CITY, 65101City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 305 |
| EUGENE HIGH | Listed only | COLE CO. R-V | EUGENE, 65032Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 287 |
| THORPE J. GORDON ELEM. | Listed only | JEFFERSON CITY | JEFFERSON CITY, 65101City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 281 |
| BLAIR OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | BLAIR OAKS R-II | JEFFERSON CITY, 65101Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 264 |
| BLAIR OAKS INTERMEDIATE | Listed only | BLAIR OAKS R-II | JEFFERSON CITY, 65101Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 255 |
CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL
JEFFERSON CITY
JEFFERSON CITY, 65109 / Rural: Fringe
JEFFERSON CITY HIGH
JEFFERSON CITY
JEFFERSON CITY, 65101 / City: Small
LEWIS AND CLARK MIDDLE
JEFFERSON CITY
JEFFERSON CITY, 65101 / City: Small
THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE
JEFFERSON CITY
JEFFERSON CITY, 65109 / Rural: Fringe
PIONEER TRAIL ELEMENTARY
JEFFERSON CITY
JEFFERSON CITY, 65109 / Suburb: Small
BLAIR OAKS HIGH
BLAIR OAKS R-II
JEFFERSON CITY, 65101 / Rural: Fringe
CLARENCE LAWSON ELEM.
JEFFERSON CITY
JEFFERSON CITY, 65109 / Rural: Fringe
BELAIR ELEM.
JEFFERSON CITY
JEFFERSON CITY, 65109 / City: Small
EUGENE ELEM.
COLE CO. R-V
EUGENE, 65032 / Rural: Distant
MOREAU HEIGHTS ELEM.
JEFFERSON CITY
JEFFERSON CITY, 65101 / City: Small
CEDAR HILL ELEM.
JEFFERSON CITY
JEFFERSON CITY, 65109 / City: Small
COLE CO. R-I ELEM.
COLE CO. R-I
RUSSELLVILLE, 65074 / Rural: Distant
SOUTH ELEM.
JEFFERSON CITY
JEFFERSON CITY, 65109 / City: Small
WEST ELEM.
JEFFERSON CITY
JEFFERSON CITY, 65109 / City: Small
RUSSELLVILLE HIGH
COLE CO. R-I
RUSSELLVILLE, 65074 / Rural: Distant
EAST ELEM.
JEFFERSON CITY
JEFFERSON CITY, 65101 / City: Small
EUGENE HIGH
COLE CO. R-V
EUGENE, 65032 / Rural: Distant
THORPE J. GORDON ELEM.
JEFFERSON CITY
JEFFERSON CITY, 65101 / City: Small
BLAIR OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
BLAIR OAKS R-II
JEFFERSON CITY, 65101 / Rural: Fringe
BLAIR OAKS INTERMEDIATE
BLAIR OAKS R-II
JEFFERSON CITY, 65101 / Rural: Fringe
Cole County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Cole County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Missouri. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Cole County public school directory?
The directory lists 28 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Cole County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Cole County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Cole County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 4 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Cole County?
Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Cole County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.