Dallas County Schools & Education
Dallas 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
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,890
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#22
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Dallas County
Measured School Summary
Dallas County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,890 per pupil, Dallas 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 5.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Dallas 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
4 public schools and 1 district 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 #22 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
5.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,890
$444 below the state average
School coverage
4
1 district 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
Dallas County has 4 public schools across 1 district, 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 Dallas 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.
Small-system county
Dallas County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#22
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.
DALLAS CO. R-I
Elementary to high school visible
1,782 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
DALLAS CO. R-I is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Dallas County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Dallas 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 Unified County-Wide District
Dallas County operates under a single school district, Dallas Co. R-I, which manages four public schools. This streamlined system serves 1,782 students through one elementary, one middle, and two high schools.
Single District Strategy
The Dallas Co. R-I district centralizes all resources for the county's 1,782 students. Without any charter schools, the district provides a consistent educational experience from kindergarten through graduation for every resident.
Large Schools in a Town Setting
Most students attend school in a town locale, where three of the four county schools are situated. Mallory Elementary is the largest campus with 715 students, contributing to a high average school size of 594.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Dallas County
Reported Enrollment
1,782
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Dallas County
DALLAS CO. R-I
4 Public Schools in Dallas 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MALLORY ELEM. | Record | DALLAS CO. R-I | BUFFALO, 65622Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 715 |
| BUFFALO HIGH | Record | DALLAS CO. R-I | BUFFALO, 65622Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 568 |
| BUFFALO MIDDLE | Record | DALLAS CO. R-I | BUFFALO, 65622Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 499 |
| DALLAS COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER | Record | DALLAS CO. R-I | Buffalo, 65622Town: Distant | 11–12 | Vocational | 0 |
DALLAS COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER
DALLAS CO. R-I
Buffalo, 65622 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,890
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Dallas County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Dallas County, Missouri?
Dallas County operates under a single school district, Dallas Co. R-I, which manages four public schools. This streamlined system serves 1,782 students through one elementary, one middle, and two high schools.
What are the major school districts in Dallas County, Missouri?
The Dallas Co. R-I district centralizes all resources for the county's 1,782 students. Without any charter schools, the district provides a consistent educational experience from kindergarten through graduation for every resident.
What is the school experience like in Dallas County?
Most students attend school in a town locale, where three of the four county schools are situated. Mallory Elementary is the largest campus with 715 students, contributing to a high average school size of 594.
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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.