Crawford County Schools & Education
Crawford County, Missouri
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
45/100
Higher = better
Rating
Average
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,362
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
45/100
Higher = better
State avg 43/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#48
of 115 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Crawford County
School Verdict
Crawford County performs at an average level with a school score of 45/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,362 per pupil, Crawford County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Crawford County is not available.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 6% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.
Education Overview
About Schools in Crawford County, Missouri
Streamlined Success in Crawford County
Crawford County operates nine public schools across three districts, serving a total of 3,067 students. The system is perfectly balanced with three elementary, three middle, and three high schools providing a clear path for student matriculation.
Exceptional Graduation Outcomes
The county achieves a stellar 95.0% graduation rate, well above the national average of 87%. This success comes despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of $5,362, which is roughly $1,000 less than the Missouri state average.
Crawford County R-II Leads Enrollment
Crawford Co. R-II is the largest district, educating 1,282 students across its three schools. Steelville R-III and Crawford Co. R-I also play major roles, together serving nearly 1,800 additional students with no charter schools in the mix.
A Consistent Town-Based School Experience
Most students attend schools in town settings, which account for six of the nine local facilities. Cuba High and Cuba Elementary are the largest schools, each serving roughly 450 students in a county where the average school size is 341.
Join the Crawford County Community
Crawford County offers an efficient, high-performing school system with graduation rates that are among the best in the state. Families looking for a close-knit town atmosphere will find excellent options in Cuba and Steelville.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Crawford County
Total Enrollment
3,067
students
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
3 School Districts in Crawford County
CRAWFORD CO. R-II
STEELVILLE R-III
CRAWFORD CO. R-I
9 Public Schools in Crawford County
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUBA HIGH | CRAWFORD CO. R-II | 9–12 | High | 452 |
| CUBA ELEM. | CRAWFORD CO. R-II | KG–4 | Primary | 451 |
| CUBA MIDDLE | CRAWFORD CO. R-II | 5–8 | Middle | 379 |
| STEELVILLE ELEM. | STEELVILLE R-III | PK–4 | Primary | 369 |
| BOURBON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | CRAWFORD CO. R-I | PK–4 | Primary | 344 |
| STEELVILLE HIGH | STEELVILLE R-III | 9–12 | High | 291 |
| BOURBON HIGH SCHOOL | CRAWFORD CO. R-I | 9–12 | High | 271 |
| STEELVILLE MIDDLE | STEELVILLE R-III | 5–8 | Middle | 265 |
| BOURBON MIDDLE SCHOOL | CRAWFORD CO. R-I | 5–8 | Middle | 245 |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,362
State avg $6,334
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Crawford County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Crawford County, Missouri?
Crawford County operates nine public schools across three districts, serving a total of 3,067 students. The system is perfectly balanced with three elementary, three middle, and three high schools providing a clear path for student matriculation.
How do schools in Crawford County perform academically?
The county achieves a stellar 95.0% graduation rate, well above the national average of 87%. This success comes despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of $5,362, which is roughly $1,000 less than the Missouri state average.
What are the major school districts in Crawford County, Missouri?
Crawford Co. R-II is the largest district, educating 1,282 students across its three schools. Steelville R-III and Crawford Co. R-I also play major roles, together serving nearly 1,800 additional students with no charter schools in the mix.
What is the school experience like in Crawford County?
Most students attend schools in town settings, which account for six of the nine local facilities. Cuba High and Cuba Elementary are the largest schools, each serving roughly 450 students in a county where the average school size is 341.
How can I find homes near good schools in Crawford County, Missouri?
Crawford County offers an efficient, high-performing school system with graduation rates that are among the best in the state. Families looking for a close-knit town atmosphere will find excellent options in Cuba and Steelville.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.