Johnson County Schools & Education
Johnson County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,856
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#65
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Johnson County
Measured School Summary
Johnson County performs at an average level with a school score of 41/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.3%.
Funding Context
At $5,856 per pupil, Johnson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Johnson 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
24 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
41/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #65 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
92.3%
1.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,856
$478 below the state average
School coverage
24
7 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
Johnson County has 24 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 Johnson 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
Johnson 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
#65
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
WARRENSBURG R-VI
Elementary to high school visible
3,385 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
KNOB NOSTER R-VIII
Elementary to high school visible
1,905 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
HOLDEN R-III
Elementary to high school visible
1,231 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
JOHNSON CO. R-VII
Elementary and high visible
535 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
WARRENSBURG R-VI is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Johnson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Learning Options in Johnson County
Johnson County educates 7,805 students through a network of 24 public schools managed by seven districts. The landscape is balanced between 11 elementary schools, four middle schools, and nine high schools. This distribution ensures that both primary and secondary students have access to localized community schools.
Warrensburg R-VI Leads Regional Education
Warrensburg R-VI is the dominant district, serving 3,385 students across eight schools. Knob Noster R-VIII follows with 1,905 students, including many from the Whiteman Air Force Base community. No charter schools are available in the county, emphasizing the importance of these established public districts.
A Rural and Town-Based Educational Experience
The county is split evenly between rural and town locales, with 12 schools in each setting. Warrensburg High is the largest school with 992 students, while the average school size across the county is 355 students. This creates a smaller-town atmosphere where educators can maintain a more personal connection with their students.
School Overview
Total Schools
24
in Johnson County
Reported Enrollment
7,805
24 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Johnson County
WARRENSBURG R-VI
GuideKNOB NOSTER R-VIII
HOLDEN R-III
JOHNSON CO. R-VII
LEETON R-X
KINGSVILLE R-I
CHILHOWEE R-IV
24 Public Schools in Johnson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 24 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WARRENSBURG HIGH | Profile | WARRENSBURG R-VI | WARRENSBURG, 64093Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 992 |
| WARRENSBURG MIDDLE | Record | WARRENSBURG R-VI | WARRENSBURG, 64093Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 722 |
| WHITEMAN A.F.B. ELEM. | Record | KNOB NOSTER R-VIII | WHITEMAN AFB, 65305Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 580 |
| HOLDEN ELEM. | Record | HOLDEN R-III | HOLDEN, 64040Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 564 |
| KNOB NOSTER ELEM. | Record | KNOB NOSTER R-VIII | KNOB NOSTER, 65336Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 502 |
| RIDGE VIEW ELEM. | Record | WARRENSBURG R-VI | WARRENSBURG, 64093Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 462 |
| KNOB NOSTER HIGH | Record | KNOB NOSTER R-VIII | KNOB NOSTER, 65336Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 446 |
| MAPLE GROVE ELEMENTARY | Record | WARRENSBURG R-VI | WARRENSBURG, 64093Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 440 |
| HOLDEN HIGH | Record | HOLDEN R-III | HOLDEN, 64040Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 405 |
| STERLING ELEM. | Record | WARRENSBURG R-VI | WARRENSBURG, 64093Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 389 |
| MARTIN WARREN ELEM. | Record | WARRENSBURG R-VI | WARRENSBURG, 64093Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 380 |
| KNOB NOSTER MIDDLE | Record | KNOB NOSTER R-VIII | KNOB NOSTER, 65336Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 377 |
| CREST RIDGE HIGH | Record | JOHNSON CO. R-VII | CENTERVIEW, 64019Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 294 |
| HOLDEN MIDDLE | Record | HOLDEN R-III | HOLDEN, 64040Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 262 |
| CREST RIDGE ELEM. | Record | JOHNSON CO. R-VII | CENTERVIEW, 64019Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 241 |
| LEETON ELEM. | Record | LEETON R-X | LEETON, 64761Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 165 |
| KINGSVILLE ELEM. | Record | KINGSVILLE R-I | KINGSVILLE, 64061Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 141 |
| KINGSVILLE HIGH | Record | KINGSVILLE R-I | KINGSVILLE, 64061Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 113 |
| LEETON HIGH | Record | LEETON R-X | LEETON, 64761Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 106 |
| CHILHOWEE HIGH | Record | CHILHOWEE R-IV | CHILHOWEE, 64733Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 88 |
WARRENSBURG HIGH
WARRENSBURG R-VI
WARRENSBURG, 64093 / Town: Distant
WHITEMAN A.F.B. ELEM.
KNOB NOSTER R-VIII
WHITEMAN AFB, 65305 / Town: Distant
MAPLE GROVE ELEMENTARY
WARRENSBURG R-VI
WARRENSBURG, 64093 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,856
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Johnson County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Johnson County, Missouri?
Johnson County educates 7,805 students through a network of 24 public schools managed by seven districts. The landscape is balanced between 11 elementary schools, four middle schools, and nine high schools. This distribution ensures that both primary and secondary students have access to localized community schools.
What are the major school districts in Johnson County, Missouri?
Warrensburg R-VI is the dominant district, serving 3,385 students across eight schools. Knob Noster R-VIII follows with 1,905 students, including many from the Whiteman Air Force Base community. No charter schools are available in the county, emphasizing the importance of these established public districts.
What is the school experience like in Johnson County?
The county is split evenly between rural and town locales, with 12 schools in each setting. Warrensburg High is the largest school with 992 students, while the average school size across the county is 355 students. This creates a smaller-town atmosphere where educators can maintain a more personal connection with their students.
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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.