DeKalb County Schools & Education
DeKalb County, Missouri
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
24/100
Higher = better
Rating
Below Average
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
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
#108
of 115 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: DeKalb County
School Verdict
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.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for DeKalb County is not available.
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.
Education Overview
About Schools in DeKalb County, Missouri
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.
Put Down Roots in DeKalb County
DeKalb County offers families a high level of per-pupil spending and very small school sizes. Explore homes in the Maysville area to take advantage of the county’s largest and most central school district.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in DeKalb County
Total Enrollment
1,085
students
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type 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
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAYSVILLE ELEM. | MAYSVILLE R-I | PK–6 | Primary | 279 |
| MAYSVILLE JR.-SR. HIGH | MAYSVILLE R-I | 7–12 | High | 260 |
| STEWARTSVILLE ELEM. | STEWARTSVILLE C-2 | PK–6 | Primary | 156 |
| STEWARTSVILLE HIGH | STEWARTSVILLE C-2 | 7–12 | High | 106 |
| UNION STAR HIGH | UNION STAR R-II | 6–12 | High | 83 |
| OSBORN ELEM. | OSBORN R-O | KG–6 | Primary | 65 |
| UNION STAR ELEM. | UNION STAR R-II | KG–5 | Primary | 64 |
| OSBORN HIGH | OSBORN R-O | 7–12 | High | 57 |
| UNION STAR PRESCHOOL | UNION STAR R-II | PK | Other | 15 |
| WESTERN MO CORRECTIONAL CENTER | DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS | 7–12 | Alternative | 0 |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,003
State avg $6,334
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How can I find homes near good schools in DeKalb County, Missouri?
DeKalb County offers families a high level of per-pupil spending and very small school sizes. Explore homes in the Maysville area to take advantage of the county’s largest and most central school district.
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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.