Cooper County Schools & Education
Cooper County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,874
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#23
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cooper County
Measured School Summary
Cooper County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.7%.
Funding Context
At $6,874 per pupil, Cooper County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 26% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Cooper 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
16 public schools and 6 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
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #23 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
92.7%
1.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,874
$540 above the state average
School coverage
16
6 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
Cooper County has 16 public schools across 6 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 Cooper 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
Cooper 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
#23
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.
BOONVILLE R-I
Elementary to high school visible
1,584 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
PILOT GROVE C-4
Elementary and high visible
235 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
OTTERVILLE R-VI
Elementary and high visible
212 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
PRAIRIE HOME R-V
Elementary and high visible
142 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BOONVILLE R-I is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Cooper County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cooper 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 Cooper 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 Distributed Network of Local Schools
Cooper County manages 16 public schools across six different districts, serving a total enrollment of 2,343 students. The landscape is characterized by a high number of high schools relative to the population, with eight high schools and seven elementary schools.
High Graduation Rates and Competitive Funding
Cooper County achieves a 92.7% graduation rate, surpassing both state and national averages. The $6,874 per-pupil expenditure is notably higher than the Missouri average of $6,334, reflecting a strong local investment in the classroom.
Boonville R-I Anchors the Community
Boonville R-I serves as the county's primary district, educating 1,584 students across five schools. Smaller districts like Otterville R-VI and Cooper Co. R-IV provide highly localized education with fewer than 220 students each.
Small Schools in a Rural Setting
The learning environment is primarily rural, with 11 of the 16 schools located in rural areas and five in town settings. Boonville High is the largest school with 569 students, though the average school size across the county is a modest 180.
School Overview
Total Schools
16
in Cooper County
Reported Enrollment
2,343
16 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Cooper County
BOONVILLE R-I
PILOT GROVE C-4
OTTERVILLE R-VI
PRAIRIE HOME R-V
COOPER CO. R-IV
BLACKWATER R-II
16 Public Schools in Cooper 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 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOONVILLE HIGH | Record | BOONVILLE R-I | BOONVILLE, 65233Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 569 |
| HANNAH COLE PRIMARY | Record | BOONVILLE R-I | BOONVILLE, 65233Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 370 |
| DAVID BARTON ELEM. | Record | BOONVILLE R-I | BOONVILLE, 65233Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 329 |
| LAURA SPEED ELLIOTT MIDDLE | Record | BOONVILLE R-I | BOONVILLE, 65233Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 316 |
| PILOT GROVE HIGH | Record | PILOT GROVE C-4 | PILOT GROVE, 65276Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 138 |
| OTTERVILLE ELEM. | Record | OTTERVILLE R-VI | OTTERVILLE, 65348Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 106 |
| OTTERVILLE HIGH | Record | OTTERVILLE R-VI | OTTERVILLE, 65348Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 106 |
| PILOT GROVE ELEM. | Record | PILOT GROVE C-4 | PILOT GROVE, 65276Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 97 |
| BLACKWATER ELEM. | Record | BLACKWATER R-II | BLACKWATER, 65322Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 78 |
| PRAIRIE HOME ELEM. | Record | PRAIRIE HOME R-V | PRAIRIE HOME, 65068Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 71 |
| PRAIRIE HOME HIGH | Record | PRAIRIE HOME R-V | PRAIRIE HOME, 65068Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 71 |
| BUNCETON ELEM. | Record | COOPER CO. R-IV | BUNCETON, 65237Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 51 |
| BUNCETON HIGH | Record | COOPER CO. R-IV | BUNCETON, 65237Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 41 |
| BOONSLICK TECHNICAL EDUC. CTR. | Record | BOONVILLE R-I | BOONVILLE, 65233Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| BOONVILLE CORRECTIONAL CENTER | Record | DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS | BOONVILLE, 65233Town: Distant | 7–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| BOONVILLE TREATMENT CENTER | Record | DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS | BOONVILLE, 65233Town: Distant | 7–12 | Alternative | 0 |
BOONSLICK TECHNICAL EDUC. CTR.
BOONVILLE R-I
BOONVILLE, 65233 / Rural: Fringe
BOONVILLE CORRECTIONAL CENTER
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
BOONVILLE, 65233 / Town: Distant
BOONVILLE TREATMENT CENTER
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
BOONVILLE, 65233 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,874
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Cooper County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cooper County, Missouri?
Cooper County manages 16 public schools across six different districts, serving a total enrollment of 2,343 students. The landscape is characterized by a high number of high schools relative to the population, with eight high schools and seven elementary schools.
How do schools in Cooper County perform academically?
Cooper County achieves a 92.7% graduation rate, surpassing both state and national averages. The $6,874 per-pupil expenditure is notably higher than the Missouri average of $6,334, reflecting a strong local investment in the classroom.
What are the major school districts in Cooper County, Missouri?
Boonville R-I serves as the county's primary district, educating 1,584 students across five schools. Smaller districts like Otterville R-VI and Cooper Co. R-IV provide highly localized education with fewer than 220 students each.
What is the school experience like in Cooper County?
The learning environment is primarily rural, with 11 of the 16 schools located in rural areas and five in town settings. Boonville High is the largest school with 569 students, though the average school size across the county is a modest 180.
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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.