Henry County Schools & Education
Henry County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
91.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,233
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#71
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Henry County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 40/100, Henry County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.2%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $6,233 per pupil, Henry County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Henry 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
15 public schools and 7 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
40/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #71 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
91.2%
0.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,233
$101 below the state average
School coverage
15
7 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
Henry County has 15 public schools across 7 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 Henry 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
Henry 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
#71
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
CLINTON
Elementary to high school visible
1,835 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
HENRY CO. R-I
Elementary and high visible
703 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
LEESVILLE R-IX
Elementary school only in this slice
91 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
CALHOUN R-VIII
Elementary and high visible
85 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CLINTON is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Henry County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Henry 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 Henry 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.
Diverse School Options for Henry County Families
Henry County features 15 public schools, including eight elementary campuses and five high schools, supported by seven different school districts. This infrastructure accommodates 2,888 students across a mix of town and rural environments.
Strong Graduation Rates Meet Regional Standards
The county achieves a 91.2% graduation rate, nearly matching the state average and exceeding the national benchmark of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure sits at $6,233, closely aligning with Missouri's state average of $6,334.
Clinton District Anchors the County System
The Clinton school district is the largest in the area, operating six schools that serve 1,835 students. No charter schools exist in the county, ensuring that traditional public districts remain the central focus for local education.
A Balance of Town and Country Life
Schools are split almost evenly between town and rural locales, with an average enrollment of 206 students per campus. Clinton Senior High is the largest facility with 604 students, providing a contrast to smaller rural schools in the Montrose R-XIV district.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Henry County
Reported Enrollment
2,888
15 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Henry County
CLINTON
HENRY CO. R-I
LEESVILLE R-IX
CALHOUN R-VIII
MONTROSE R-XIV
SHAWNEE R-III
DAVIS R-XII
15 Public Schools in Henry 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 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLINTON SR. HIGH | Record | CLINTON | CLINTON, 64735Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 604 |
| HENRY ELEM. | Record | CLINTON | CLINTON, 64735Town: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 377 |
| WINDSOR ELEM. | Record | HENRY CO. R-I | WINDSOR, 65360Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 377 |
| CLINTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Record | CLINTON | CLINTON, 64735Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 364 |
| CLINTON MIDDLE | Record | CLINTON | CLINTON, 64735Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 356 |
| WINDSOR HIGH | Record | HENRY CO. R-I | WINDSOR, 65360Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 326 |
| CLINTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | Record | CLINTON | CLINTON, 64735Town: Remote | PK | Other | 134 |
| LEESVILLE ELEM. | Record | LEESVILLE R-IX | CLINTON, 64735Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 91 |
| SHAWNEE ELEM. | Record | SHAWNEE R-III | CHILHOWEE, 64733Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 58 |
| CALHOUN ELEM. | Record | CALHOUN R-VIII | CALHOUN, 65323Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 54 |
| MONTROSE HIGH | Record | MONTROSE R-XIV | MONTROSE, 64770Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 52 |
| Davis Elem. | Record | DAVIS R-XII | Clinton, 64735Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 41 |
| CALHOUN HIGH | Record | CALHOUN R-VIII | CALHOUN, 65323Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 31 |
| MONTROSE ELEM. | Record | MONTROSE R-XIV | MONTROSE, 64770Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 23 |
| CLINTON TECHNICAL SCH. | Record | CLINTON | CLINTON, 64735Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,233
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Henry County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Henry County, Missouri?
Henry County features 15 public schools, including eight elementary campuses and five high schools, supported by seven different school districts. This infrastructure accommodates 2,888 students across a mix of town and rural environments.
How do schools in Henry County perform academically?
The county achieves a 91.2% graduation rate, nearly matching the state average and exceeding the national benchmark of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure sits at $6,233, closely aligning with Missouri's state average of $6,334.
What are the major school districts in Henry County, Missouri?
The Clinton school district is the largest in the area, operating six schools that serve 1,835 students. No charter schools exist in the county, ensuring that traditional public districts remain the central focus for local education.
What is the school experience like in Henry County?
Schools are split almost evenly between town and rural locales, with an average enrollment of 206 students per campus. Clinton Senior High is the largest facility with 604 students, providing a contrast to smaller rural schools in the Montrose R-XIV district.
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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.