Harrison County Schools & Education
Harrison County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
21/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
79.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
79.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,799
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
21/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#112
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Harrison County
Measured School Summary
Harrison County faces educational challenges with a school score of 21/100 and a graduation rate of 79.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,799 per pupil, Harrison County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 51% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 12.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Harrison 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
13 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
21/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #112 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
79.0%
12.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,799
$465 above the state average
School coverage
13
5 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
Harrison County has 13 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 Harrison 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
Harrison 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
#112
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 22 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.
SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II
Elementary to high school visible
808 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
NORTH HARRISON R-III
Elementary and high visible
229 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
GILMAN CITY R-IV
Elementary and high visible
173 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
CAINSVILLE R-I
Elementary and high visible
96 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Harrison County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Harrison 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 Harrison 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 Rural Network Serving Harrison County Students
Harrison County maintains a local education infrastructure consisting of 13 public schools across five distinct districts. This network serves 1,384 total students, ranging from five elementary campuses to six high schools and one middle school.
Evaluating Performance and Educational Investment
The county's 79.0% graduation rate trails both the Missouri average of 91.3% and the national benchmark of 87.0%. Despite this gap, per-pupil spending of $6,799 exceeds the state average of $6,334, though it remains well below the national median of $13,000.
South Harrison Co. R-II Leads the Region
South Harrison Co. R-II is the county's primary district, managing five schools and educating 808 students. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, keeping all 1,384 students in traditional public school settings.
Intimate Classrooms in a Rural Setting
With 11 of 13 schools located in rural areas, the average school size is a modest 126 students. While South Harrison Elementary serves a larger group of 309 children, many campuses offer the close-knit feel typical of small-town Missouri education.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Harrison County
Reported Enrollment
1,384
13 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Harrison County
SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II
NORTH HARRISON R-III
GILMAN CITY R-IV
CAINSVILLE R-I
RIDGEWAY R-V
13 Public Schools in Harrison 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 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH HARRISON ELEM. | Record | SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II | BETHANY, 64424Town: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 309 |
| SOUTH HARRISON HIGH | Record | SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II | BETHANY, 64424Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 254 |
| SOUTH HARRISON MIDDLE | Record | SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II | BETHANY, 64424Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 245 |
| NORTH HARRISON ELEM. | Record | NORTH HARRISON R-III | EAGLEVILLE, 64442Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 136 |
| GILMAN CITY ELEM. | Record | GILMAN CITY R-IV | GILMAN CITY, 64642Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 102 |
| NORTH HARRISON HIGH | Record | NORTH HARRISON R-III | EAGLEVILLE, 64442Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 93 |
| GILMAN CITY HIGH | Record | GILMAN CITY R-IV | GILMAN CITY, 64642Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 71 |
| CAINSVILLE HIGH | Record | CAINSVILLE R-I | CAINSVILLE, 64632Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 49 |
| CAINSVILLE ELEM. | Record | CAINSVILLE R-I | CAINSVILLE, 64632Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 47 |
| RIDGEWAY ELEM. | Record | RIDGEWAY R-V | RIDGEWAY, 64481Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 44 |
| RIDGEWAY HIGH | Record | RIDGEWAY R-V | RIDGEWAY, 64481Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 34 |
| NORTH CENTRAL CAREER CTR. | Record | SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II | BETHANY, 64424Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| SOUTH HARRISON EARLY CHILD CTR | Record | SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II | BETHANY, 64424Town: Remote | PK | Other | 0 |
SOUTH HARRISON ELEM.
SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II
BETHANY, 64424 / Town: Remote
SOUTH HARRISON MIDDLE
SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II
BETHANY, 64424 / Rural: Fringe
NORTH HARRISON ELEM.
NORTH HARRISON R-III
EAGLEVILLE, 64442 / Rural: Remote
NORTH CENTRAL CAREER CTR.
SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II
BETHANY, 64424 / Rural: Fringe
SOUTH HARRISON EARLY CHILD CTR
SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II
BETHANY, 64424 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,799
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Harrison County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Harrison County, Missouri?
Harrison County maintains a local education infrastructure consisting of 13 public schools across five distinct districts. This network serves 1,384 total students, ranging from five elementary campuses to six high schools and one middle school.
How do schools in Harrison County perform academically?
The county's 79.0% graduation rate trails both the Missouri average of 91.3% and the national benchmark of 87.0%. Despite this gap, per-pupil spending of $6,799 exceeds the state average of $6,334, though it remains well below the national median of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Harrison County, Missouri?
South Harrison Co. R-II is the county's primary district, managing five schools and educating 808 students. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, keeping all 1,384 students in traditional public school settings.
What is the school experience like in Harrison County?
With 11 of 13 schools located in rural areas, the average school size is a modest 126 students. While South Harrison Elementary serves a larger group of 309 children, many campuses offer the close-knit feel typical of small-town Missouri education.
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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.