Jasper County Schools & Education
Jasper County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
26/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
89.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,374
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
26/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#105
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jasper County
Measured School Summary
Jasper County faces educational challenges with a school score of 26/100 and a graduation rate of 89.6%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,374 per pupil, Jasper County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 40% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jasper 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
49 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
26/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #105 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
89.6%
1.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,374
$960 below the state average
School coverage
49
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
Jasper County has 49 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 Jasper 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
Jasper 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
#105
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 17 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.
JOPLIN SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
6,711 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
CARTHAGE R-IX
Elementary to high school visible
5,092 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
WEBB CITY R-VII
Elementary to high school visible
4,621 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
CARL JUNCTION R-I
Elementary to high school visible
3,443 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
JOPLIN SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 16 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 Jasper County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Robust Regional Network for Jasper County Students
Jasper County operates a large educational infrastructure with 49 public schools serving over 21,173 students. The system is managed by seven distinct school districts and features 27 elementary schools and nine high schools. This broad network provides specialized learning environments for a growing student population across southwest Missouri.
Joplin Schools Lead the County's Districts
Joplin Schools is the largest district in the county, managing 16 schools and educating 7,694 students. Carthage R-IX and Webb City R-VII also support large populations with over 4,600 students each. There are currently no charter schools operating within Jasper County, leaving traditional districts as the primary public option.
A Diverse Mix of Suburban and Urban Settings
Educational settings here are varied, with 17 schools in suburban areas and 14 in city centers, alongside 10 rural campuses. Joplin High is the largest facility with 2,233 students, while the average school size across the county is 450 students. This mix allows families to choose between large-scale secondary campuses and smaller, town-based elementary schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
49
in Jasper County
Reported Enrollment
21,173
49 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Jasper County
JOPLIN SCHOOLS
GuideCARTHAGE R-IX
GuideWEBB CITY R-VII
GuideCARL JUNCTION R-I
GuideSARCOXIE R-II
JASPER CO. R-V
AVILLA R-XIII
49 Public Schools in Jasper County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 49 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOPLIN HIGH | Profile | JOPLIN SCHOOLS | JOPLIN, 64802City: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,233 |
| CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | CARTHAGE R-IX | CARTHAGE, 64836Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,610 |
| WEBB CITY HIGH | Profile | WEBB CITY R-VII | WEBB CITY, 64870Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,349 |
| Carl Junction High School | Profile | CARL JUNCTION R-I | Carl Junction, 64834Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 960 |
| Carl Junction Intermediate | Record | CARL JUNCTION R-I | Carl Junction, 64834Suburb: Small | 4–6 | Middle | 777 |
| CARTHAGE INTERMEDIATE CENTER | Record | CARTHAGE R-IX | CARTHAGE, 64836Town: Fringe | 4–5 | Primary | 772 |
| CARTHAGE JR. HIGH | Record | CARTHAGE R-IX | CARTHAGE, 64836Town: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 752 |
| WEBB CITY JR. HIGH | Record | WEBB CITY R-VII | WEBB CITY, 64870Suburb: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 732 |
| WEBB CITY MIDDLE | Record | WEBB CITY R-VII | WEBB CITY, 64870Suburb: Small | 5–6 | Middle | 696 |
| Carl Junction Primary K-1 | Record | CARL JUNCTION R-I | Carl Junction, 64834Suburb: Small | PK–1 | Primary | 670 |
| EAST MIDDLE | Record | JOPLIN SCHOOLS | JOPLIN, 64802Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 597 |
| IRVING ELEMENTARY | Record | JOPLIN SCHOOLS | JOPLIN, 64802City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 527 |
| Carl Junction Primary 2-3 | Record | CARL JUNCTION R-I | Carl Junction, 64834Suburb: Small | 2–3 | Primary | 517 |
| NORTH MIDDLE | Record | JOPLIN SCHOOLS | JOPLIN, 64802City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 517 |
| Carl Junction Jr. High | Record | CARL JUNCTION R-I | Carl Junction, 64834Suburb: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 501 |
| CECIL FLOYD ELEM. | Record | JOPLIN SCHOOLS | JOPLIN, 64802City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 497 |
| SOARING HEIGHTS ELEM. | Record | JOPLIN SCHOOLS | JOPLIN, 64802Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 407 |
| WEBSTER PRIMARY CTR. | Record | WEBB CITY R-VII | WEBB CITY, 64870Suburb: Small | 1–2 | Primary | 407 |
| FAIRVIEW ELEM. | Record | CARTHAGE R-IX | CARTHAGE, 64836Town: Fringe | KG–3 | Primary | 406 |
| SARCOXIE HIGH | Record | SARCOXIE R-II | SARCOXIE, 64862Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 401 |
JOPLIN HIGH
JOPLIN SCHOOLS
JOPLIN, 64802 / City: Small
CARTHAGE HIGH SCHOOL
CARTHAGE R-IX
CARTHAGE, 64836 / Rural: Fringe
WEBB CITY HIGH
WEBB CITY R-VII
WEBB CITY, 64870 / Suburb: Small
Carl Junction High School
CARL JUNCTION R-I
Carl Junction, 64834 / Suburb: Small
Carl Junction Intermediate
CARL JUNCTION R-I
Carl Junction, 64834 / Suburb: Small
Carl Junction Primary K-1
CARL JUNCTION R-I
Carl Junction, 64834 / Suburb: Small
Carl Junction Primary 2-3
CARL JUNCTION R-I
Carl Junction, 64834 / Suburb: Small
Carl Junction Jr. High
CARL JUNCTION R-I
Carl Junction, 64834 / Suburb: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,374
State avg $6,334
Compare Nearby Counties
Review Jasper County against other counties using the same NCES-backed metrics.
Open CompareBrowse Public Schools
See school-level enrollment, grade ranges, school type, and district affiliation.
View SchoolsFrequently Asked Questions
Which Missouri counties have the highest graduation rates?
What is per-pupil spending like in Missouri?
How should I read the school score in Jasper County?
What is the graduation rate in Jasper County?
How much does Jasper County spend per student?
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Jasper County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jasper County, Missouri?
Jasper County operates a large educational infrastructure with 49 public schools serving over 21,173 students. The system is managed by seven distinct school districts and features 27 elementary schools and nine high schools. This broad network provides specialized learning environments for a growing student population across southwest Missouri.
What are the major school districts in Jasper County, Missouri?
Joplin Schools is the largest district in the county, managing 16 schools and educating 7,694 students. Carthage R-IX and Webb City R-VII also support large populations with over 4,600 students each. There are currently no charter schools operating within Jasper County, leaving traditional districts as the primary public option.
What is the school experience like in Jasper County?
Educational settings here are varied, with 17 schools in suburban areas and 14 in city centers, alongside 10 rural campuses. Joplin High is the largest facility with 2,233 students, while the average school size across the county is 450 students. This mix allows families to choose between large-scale secondary campuses and smaller, town-based elementary schools.
Counties with Similar School Profile
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.