Iron County Schools & Education
Iron County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,347
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#31
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Iron County
Measured School Summary
Iron County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.1%.
Funding Context
At $6,347 per pupil, Iron County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 22% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Iron 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
9 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
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #31 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
94.1%
2.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,347
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
9
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Iron County has 9 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 Iron 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.
Mixed school landscape
Iron County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#31
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points above 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.
ARCADIA VALLEY R-II
Elementary to high school visible
1,006 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
IRON CO. C-4
Elementary and high visible
338 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
SOUTH IRON CO. R-I
Elementary and high visible
294 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
BELLEVIEW R-III
Elementary school only in this slice
93 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
ARCADIA VALLEY R-II is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Iron County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Iron 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 Iron 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.
Structured Learning in the Arcadia Valley
Iron County provides public education to 1,731 students through nine schools managed by four school districts. The county features four elementary campuses, four high schools, and one middle school.
Strong Outcomes Matching State Standards
The county's graduation rate of 94.1% is notably higher than both the state and national averages. Iron County spends $6,347 per pupil, almost exactly matching the Missouri state average of $6,334.
Arcadia Valley R-II Leads the Way
Arcadia Valley R-II is the county's largest district, serving 1,006 students across four schools. There are no charter schools in Iron County, ensuring that local public districts remain the bedrock of the community.
Rural Roots and Community Schools
With six rural and three town-based schools, the county maintains an average enrollment of 216 students per campus. Arcadia Valley Elementary is the largest school with 397 students, while several high schools offer smaller, more focused environments.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Iron County
Reported Enrollment
1,731
9 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Iron County
ARCADIA VALLEY R-II
IRON CO. C-4
SOUTH IRON CO. R-I
BELLEVIEW R-III
9 Public Schools in Iron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCADIA VALLEY ELEM. | Record | ARCADIA VALLEY R-II | IRONTON, 63650Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 397 |
| ARCADIA VALLEY HIGH | Record | ARCADIA VALLEY R-II | IRONTON, 63650Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 343 |
| ARCADIA VALLEY MIDDLE | Record | ARCADIA VALLEY R-II | IRONTON, 63650Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 266 |
| Viburnum High | Record | IRON CO. C-4 | Viburnum, 65566Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 191 |
| SOUTH IRON HIGH | Record | SOUTH IRON CO. R-I | ANNAPOLIS, 63620Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 164 |
| Viburnum Elementary | Record | IRON CO. C-4 | VIBURNUM, 65566Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 147 |
| SOUTH IRON ELEM. | Record | SOUTH IRON CO. R-I | ANNAPOLIS, 63620Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 130 |
| BELLEVIEW ELEM. | Record | BELLEVIEW R-III | BELLEVIEW, 63623Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 93 |
| ARCADIA VALLEY CAREER TECH CTR | Record | ARCADIA VALLEY R-II | IRONTON, 63650Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
ARCADIA VALLEY CAREER TECH CTR
ARCADIA VALLEY R-II
IRONTON, 63650 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,347
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Iron County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Iron County, Missouri?
Iron County provides public education to 1,731 students through nine schools managed by four school districts. The county features four elementary campuses, four high schools, and one middle school.
How do schools in Iron County perform academically?
The county's graduation rate of 94.1% is notably higher than both the state and national averages. Iron County spends $6,347 per pupil, almost exactly matching the Missouri state average of $6,334.
What are the major school districts in Iron County, Missouri?
Arcadia Valley R-II is the county's largest district, serving 1,006 students across four schools. There are no charter schools in Iron County, ensuring that local public districts remain the bedrock of the community.
What is the school experience like in Iron County?
With six rural and three town-based schools, the county maintains an average enrollment of 216 students per campus. Arcadia Valley Elementary is the largest school with 397 students, while several high schools offer smaller, more focused environments.
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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.