DeKalb County Schools & Education
DeKalb County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
24/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
79.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
79.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,003
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
24/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#108
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: DeKalb County
Measured School Summary
DeKalb County faces educational challenges with a school score of 24/100 and a graduation rate of 79.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,003 per pupil, DeKalb County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 44% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 12.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read DeKalb 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
24/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #108 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
79.3%
12.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,003
$669 above 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
DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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
DeKalb 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
#108
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 19 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.
MAYSVILLE R-I
Elementary and high visible
539 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
STEWARTSVILLE C-2
Elementary and high visible
262 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
UNION STAR R-II
Elementary and high visible
162 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
OSBORN R-O
Elementary and high visible
122 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
UNION STAR R-II 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 DeKalb County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different DeKalb County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 DeKalb 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.
Educational Access Across DeKalb
DeKalb County serves 1,085 students through 10 public schools and four districts. The landscape includes four elementary schools, five high schools, and one alternative school, though it currently lacks a dedicated middle school facility.
Investment in a Challenging Landscape
The county invests $7,003 per pupil, which is notably higher than the state average of $6,334. Despite this investment, the graduation rate currently stands at 79.3%, falling below both state and national benchmarks.
Maysville R-I Leads Local Enrollment
Maysville R-I is the largest district in the county, educating 539 students, nearly half of the county's total enrollment. There are no charter schools in DeKalb, keeping the 1,085 students in traditional public or alternative programs.
A Predominantly Rural Focus
Nine of the county's 10 schools are in rural settings, with just one located in a town locale. Maysville Elementary is the largest school with 279 students, while the county average remains small at 121 students per school.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in DeKalb County
Reported Enrollment
1,085
10 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in DeKalb County
MAYSVILLE R-I
STEWARTSVILLE C-2
UNION STAR R-II
OSBORN R-O
10 Public Schools in DeKalb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAYSVILLE ELEM. | Record | MAYSVILLE R-I | MAYSVILLE, 64469Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 279 |
| MAYSVILLE JR.-SR. HIGH | Record | MAYSVILLE R-I | MAYSVILLE, 64469Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 260 |
| STEWARTSVILLE ELEM. | Record | STEWARTSVILLE C-2 | STEWARTSVILLE, 64490Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 156 |
| STEWARTSVILLE HIGH | Record | STEWARTSVILLE C-2 | STEWARTSVILLE, 64490Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 106 |
| UNION STAR HIGH | Record | UNION STAR R-II | UNION STAR, 64494Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 83 |
| OSBORN ELEM. | Record | OSBORN R-O | OSBORN, 64474Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 65 |
| UNION STAR ELEM. | Record | UNION STAR R-II | UNION STAR, 64494Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 64 |
| OSBORN HIGH | Record | OSBORN R-O | OSBORN, 64474Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 57 |
| UNION STAR PRESCHOOL | Record | UNION STAR R-II | UNION STAR, 64494Rural: Distant | PK | Other | 15 |
| WESTERN MO CORRECTIONAL CENTER | Record | DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS | CAMERON, 64429Town: Distant | 7–12 | Alternative | 0 |
STEWARTSVILLE ELEM.
STEWARTSVILLE C-2
STEWARTSVILLE, 64490 / Rural: Distant
WESTERN MO CORRECTIONAL CENTER
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
CAMERON, 64429 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,003
State avg $6,334
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Schools in DeKalb County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in DeKalb County, Missouri?
DeKalb County serves 1,085 students through 10 public schools and four districts. The landscape includes four elementary schools, five high schools, and one alternative school, though it currently lacks a dedicated middle school facility.
How do schools in DeKalb County perform academically?
The county invests $7,003 per pupil, which is notably higher than the state average of $6,334. Despite this investment, the graduation rate currently stands at 79.3%, falling below both state and national benchmarks.
What are the major school districts in DeKalb County, Missouri?
Maysville R-I is the largest district in the county, educating 539 students, nearly half of the county's total enrollment. There are no charter schools in DeKalb, keeping the 1,085 students in traditional public or alternative programs.
What is the school experience like in DeKalb County?
Nine of the county's 10 schools are in rural settings, with just one located in a town locale. Maysville Elementary is the largest school with 279 students, while the county average remains small at 121 students per school.
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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.