Dent County Public Schools
Dent County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
9
public schools
Total Enrollment
2,245
students
School Districts
5
districts
How to use the Dent County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Missouri; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Dent County has 5 district entries. SALEM R-80 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 4 schools.
The current county file lists schools under SALEM. Check each school record for its NCES city, ZIP, and district fields.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Dent County
Reported Enrollment
2,245
9 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Dent County
SALEM R-80
DENT-PHELPS R-III
NORTH WOOD R-IV
GREEN FOREST R-II
OAK HILL R-I
9 Public Schools in Dent 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 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALEM SR. HIGH | Listed only | SALEM R-80 | SALEM, 65560Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 616 |
| SALEM UPPER ELEM. | Listed only | SALEM R-80 | SALEM, 65560Town: Remote | 2–5 | Primary | 336 |
| DENT-PHELPS ELEM. | Listed only | DENT-PHELPS R-III | SALEM, 65560Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 273 |
| SALEM MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | SALEM R-80 | SALEM, 65560Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 265 |
| WM. H. LYNCH ELEM. | Listed only | SALEM R-80 | SALEM, 65560Town: Remote | PK–1 | Primary | 247 |
| NORTH WOOD ELEM. | Listed only | NORTH WOOD R-IV | SALEM, 65560Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 215 |
| GREEN FOREST ELEM. | Listed only | GREEN FOREST R-II | SALEM, 65560Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 155 |
| OAK HILL ELEM. | Listed only | OAK HILL R-I | SALEM, 65560Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 131 |
| OZARK HILLS SCHOOL | Listed only | MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED | SALEM, 65560Town: Remote | KG–12 | Special Education | 7 |
SALEM SR. HIGH
SALEM R-80
SALEM, 65560 / Town: Remote
SALEM UPPER ELEM.
SALEM R-80
SALEM, 65560 / Town: Remote
DENT-PHELPS ELEM.
DENT-PHELPS R-III
SALEM, 65560 / Rural: Distant
SALEM MIDDLE SCHOOL
SALEM R-80
SALEM, 65560 / Town: Remote
WM. H. LYNCH ELEM.
SALEM R-80
SALEM, 65560 / Town: Remote
NORTH WOOD ELEM.
NORTH WOOD R-IV
SALEM, 65560 / Rural: Fringe
GREEN FOREST ELEM.
GREEN FOREST R-II
SALEM, 65560 / Rural: Distant
OAK HILL ELEM.
OAK HILL R-I
SALEM, 65560 / Rural: Distant
OZARK HILLS SCHOOL
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
SALEM, 65560 / Town: Remote
Dent County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Dent County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Missouri. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Dent County public school directory?
The directory lists 9 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Dent County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Dent County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Dent County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Dent County?
Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
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.