Daviess County Schools & Education
Daviess County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,404
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#55
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Daviess County
Measured School Summary
Daviess County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.8%.
Funding Context
At $7,404 per pupil, Daviess County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Daviess 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
11 public schools and 5 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
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #55 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
87.8%
3.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,404
$1,070 above the state average
School coverage
11
5 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
Daviess County has 11 public schools across 5 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 Daviess 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
Daviess 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
#55
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
GALLATIN R-V
Elementary to high school visible
548 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
PATTONSBURG R-II
Elementary and high visible
194 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
TRI-COUNTY R-VII
Elementary and high visible
189 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
WINSTON R-VI
Elementary and high visible
138 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
GALLATIN R-V 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 Daviess County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Highly Localized School System
Daviess County manages 11 public schools across five districts, serving 1,131 total students. The infrastructure is divided primarily between five elementary and five high schools, emphasizing early childhood and secondary education.
High Investment per Student
The county invests $7,404 per pupil, significantly higher than the Missouri average of $6,334. This funding supports an 87.8% graduation rate, which aligns closely with the national average of 87%.
Gallatin R-V Anchors the County
Gallatin R-V is the largest district, serving 548 students across three schools. The county maintains a traditional public school model with no charter schools, ensuring all 1,131 students remain within their local districts.
Small, Rural Learning Environments
Every school in Daviess County is situated in a rural locale, providing a consistent environment for all students. Classrooms are among the most intimate in the state, with an average school size of just 103 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Daviess County
Reported Enrollment
1,131
11 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Daviess County
GALLATIN R-V
PATTONSBURG R-II
TRI-COUNTY R-VII
WINSTON R-VI
NORTH DAVIESS R-III
11 Public Schools in Daviess 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 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVEL D. SEARCY ELEM. | Record | GALLATIN R-V | GALLATIN, 64640Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 218 |
| GALLATIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | GALLATIN R-V | GALLATIN, 64640Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 166 |
| GALLATIN HIGH | Record | GALLATIN R-V | GALLATIN, 64640Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 164 |
| PATTONSBURG ELEM. | Record | PATTONSBURG R-II | PATTONSBURG, 64670Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 107 |
| TRI-COUNTY HIGH | Record | TRI-COUNTY R-VII | JAMESPORT, 64648Rural: Remote | 5–12 | High | 95 |
| TRI-COUNTY ELEM. | Record | TRI-COUNTY R-VII | JAMESPORT, 64648Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 94 |
| PATTONSBURG HIGH | Record | PATTONSBURG R-II | PATTONSBURG, 64670Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 87 |
| WINSTON HIGH | Record | WINSTON R-VI | WINSTON, 64689Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 75 |
| WINSTON ELEM. | Record | WINSTON R-VI | WINSTON, 64689Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 63 |
| NORTH DAVIESS ELEM. | Record | NORTH DAVIESS R-III | Jameson, 64647Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 31 |
| NORTH DAVIESS HIGH | Record | NORTH DAVIESS R-III | JAMESON, 64647Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 31 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,404
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Daviess County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Daviess County, Missouri?
Daviess County manages 11 public schools across five districts, serving 1,131 total students. The infrastructure is divided primarily between five elementary and five high schools, emphasizing early childhood and secondary education.
How do schools in Daviess County perform academically?
The county invests $7,404 per pupil, significantly higher than the Missouri average of $6,334. This funding supports an 87.8% graduation rate, which aligns closely with the national average of 87%.
What are the major school districts in Daviess County, Missouri?
Gallatin R-V is the largest district, serving 548 students across three schools. The county maintains a traditional public school model with no charter schools, ensuring all 1,131 students remain within their local districts.
What is the school experience like in Daviess County?
Every school in Daviess County is situated in a rural locale, providing a consistent environment for all students. Classrooms are among the most intimate in the state, with an average school size of just 103 students.
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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.