Dade County Schools & Education
Dade County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
22/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
86.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,060
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
22/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#109
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Dade County
Measured School Summary
Dade County faces educational challenges with a school score of 22/100 and a graduation rate of 86.2%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,060 per pupil, Dade County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 48% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Dade 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
10 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
22/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #109 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
86.2%
5.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,060
$274 below the state average
School coverage
10
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Dade County has 10 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 Dade 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.
Review-carefully county
Dade County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#109
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 21 points below 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.
GREENFIELD R-IV
Elementary and high visible
349 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
LOCKWOOD R-I
Elementary to high school visible
297 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
DADEVILLE R-II
Elementary and high visible
212 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
EVERTON R-III
Elementary and high visible
172 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
LOCKWOOD R-I is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Dade County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Dade 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 Dade 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.
Intimate Learning in a Small County
Dade County hosts 10 public schools across four districts, serving a small student body of 1,055. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools, four high schools, one middle school, and a dedicated special education facility.
Steady Academic Performance
The county's graduation rate of 86.2% sits just below the national average of 87% and the state average of 91.3%. Per-pupil spending is $6,060, keeping pace with the state average of $6,334 but remaining well below national benchmarks.
Lockwood R-I Leads Local Districts
Lockwood R-I is the largest district, though it serves only 297 students across three schools. Traditional public schools account for all education in the county, as there are no charter schools available to the 1,055 enrolled students.
Truly Rural Education
All 10 schools in Dade County are classified as rural, offering a uniquely quiet and focused learning environment. With an average school size of only 106 students, schools like Greenfield Elementary (206 students) feel substantial by local standards.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Dade County
Reported Enrollment
1,055
10 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Dade County
GREENFIELD R-IV
LOCKWOOD R-I
DADEVILLE R-II
EVERTON R-III
10 Public Schools in Dade 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREENFIELD ELEM. | Record | GREENFIELD R-IV | GREENFIELD, 65661Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 206 |
| LOCKWOOD ELEM. | Record | LOCKWOOD R-I | LOCKWOOD, 65682Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 150 |
| GREENFIELD HIGH | Record | GREENFIELD R-IV | GREENFIELD, 65661Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 143 |
| Dadeville R-II School | Record | DADEVILLE R-II | Dadeville, 65635Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 107 |
| DADEVILLE SR. HIGH | Record | DADEVILLE R-II | DADEVILLE, 65635Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 105 |
| LOCKWOOD HIGH | Record | LOCKWOOD R-I | LOCKWOOD, 65682Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 97 |
| EVERTON ELEM. | Record | EVERTON R-III | EVERTON, 65646Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 87 |
| EVERTON HIGH | Record | EVERTON R-III | EVERTON, 65646Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 85 |
| LOCKWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | LOCKWOOD R-I | Lockwood, 65682Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 50 |
| LOCKWOOD SPECL. EDUC. COOP. | Record | LAMAR R-I | LOCKWOOD, 65682Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Special Education | 25 |
LOCKWOOD SPECL. EDUC. COOP.
LAMAR R-I
LOCKWOOD, 65682 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,060
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Dade County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Dade County, Missouri?
Dade County hosts 10 public schools across four districts, serving a small student body of 1,055. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools, four high schools, one middle school, and a dedicated special education facility.
How do schools in Dade County perform academically?
The county's graduation rate of 86.2% sits just below the national average of 87% and the state average of 91.3%. Per-pupil spending is $6,060, keeping pace with the state average of $6,334 but remaining well below national benchmarks.
What are the major school districts in Dade County, Missouri?
Lockwood R-I is the largest district, though it serves only 297 students across three schools. Traditional public schools account for all education in the county, as there are no charter schools available to the 1,055 enrolled students.
What is the school experience like in Dade County?
All 10 schools in Dade County are classified as rural, offering a uniquely quiet and focused learning environment. With an average school size of only 106 students, schools like Greenfield Elementary (206 students) feel substantial by local standards.
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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.