Hickory County Schools & Education
Hickory County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
90.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,918
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#94
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hickory County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 34/100, Hickory County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.7%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,918 per pupil, Hickory County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 21% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hickory 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
34/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #94 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
90.7%
0.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,918
$416 below 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
Hickory 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 Hickory 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
Hickory 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
#94
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.
HICKORY CO. R-I
Elementary to high school visible
727 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
WEAUBLEAU R-III
Elementary and high visible
348 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
WHEATLAND R-II
Elementary and high visible
316 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
HERMITAGE R-IV
Elementary to high school visible
269 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
HERMITAGE R-IV 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 Hickory County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hickory 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 Hickory 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 Focused Rural Education Network
Hickory County operates 10 public schools within four school districts, providing a structured environment for 1,660 students. The landscape consists of four elementary schools, two middle schools, and four high schools.
Hickory Co. R-I and the Skyline System
Hickory Co. R-I is the largest district, serving 727 students through its three campuses. The county does not host any charter schools, relying entirely on its four established public districts to educate the community.
Small Schools in a Purely Rural Locale
Every school in Hickory County is classified as rural, creating a consistent educational atmosphere across the region. The average school size is 166 students, with Skyline Elementary serving as the largest campus with 306 children.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Hickory County
Reported Enrollment
1,660
10 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Hickory County
HICKORY CO. R-I
WEAUBLEAU R-III
WHEATLAND R-II
HERMITAGE R-IV
10 Public Schools in Hickory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKYLINE ELEM. | Record | HICKORY CO. R-I | URBANA, 65767Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 306 |
| SKYLINE HIGH | Record | HICKORY CO. R-I | URBANA, 65767Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 215 |
| SKYLINE MIDDLE | Record | HICKORY CO. R-I | URBANA, 65767Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 206 |
| WEAUBLEAU ELEM. | Record | WEAUBLEAU R-III | WEAUBLEAU, 65774Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 188 |
| WHEATLAND ELEM. | Record | WHEATLAND R-II | WHEATLAND, 65779Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 166 |
| WEAUBLEAU HIGH | Record | WEAUBLEAU R-III | WEAUBLEAU, 65774Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 160 |
| WHEATLAND HIGH | Record | WHEATLAND R-II | WHEATLAND, 65779Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 150 |
| HERMITAGE ELEM. | Record | HERMITAGE R-IV | HERMITAGE, 65668Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 138 |
| HERMITAGE HIGH | Record | HERMITAGE R-IV | HERMITAGE, 65668Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 81 |
| HERMITAGE MIDDLE | Record | HERMITAGE R-IV | HERMITAGE, 65668Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 50 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,918
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Hickory County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hickory County, Missouri?
Hickory County operates 10 public schools within four school districts, providing a structured environment for 1,660 students. The landscape consists of four elementary schools, two middle schools, and four high schools.
What are the major school districts in Hickory County, Missouri?
Hickory Co. R-I is the largest district, serving 727 students through its three campuses. The county does not host any charter schools, relying entirely on its four established public districts to educate the community.
What is the school experience like in Hickory County?
Every school in Hickory County is classified as rural, creating a consistent educational atmosphere across the region. The average school size is 166 students, with Skyline Elementary serving as the largest campus with 306 children.
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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.