Laclede County Schools & Education
Laclede County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
47/100
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
$5,828
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#45
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Laclede County
Measured School Summary
Laclede County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.1%.
Funding Context
At $5,828 per pupil, Laclede County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Laclede 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
11 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
47/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #45 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
94.1%
2.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,828
$506 below the state average
School coverage
11
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
Laclede County has 11 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 Laclede 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.
Dominant-district county
LEBANON R-III carries most of the listed public-school system, with 7 of 11 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#45
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
LEBANON R-III
Elementary to high school visible
4,480 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
LACLEDE CO. R-I
Elementary and high visible
817 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
LACLEDE CO. C-5
Elementary school only in this slice
500 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
GASCONADE C-4
Elementary school only in this slice
79 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
LEBANON R-III is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Laclede County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Laclede 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 Laclede 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.
Centralized Education in Laclede County
Laclede County manages 5,876 students across 11 public schools and four districts. The system is anchored by six elementary schools and four high schools, providing a steady pipeline for regional growth. This infrastructure supports a range of learners from the centralized town of Lebanon to the outlying rural areas.
Lebanon R-III Drives Countywide Enrollment
Lebanon R-III is the primary district, educating 4,480 students across seven schools. Laclede Co. R-I also serves a significant rural population of 817 students. No charter schools operate in the county, so the traditional public districts remain the central focus for families and taxpayers.
Large Town Schools Meet Rural Outposts
School sizes vary significantly, with Lebanon Senior High enrolling 1,474 students while the county average is 653. The locale mix includes six town-based schools and five rural campuses. This allows for a traditional large-school experience in Lebanon paired with smaller, community-centric options in the countryside.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Laclede County
Reported Enrollment
5,876
11 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Laclede County
LEBANON R-III
GuideLACLEDE CO. R-I
LACLEDE CO. C-5
GASCONADE C-4
11 Public Schools in Laclede County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEBANON SR. HIGH | Profile | LEBANON R-III | LEBANON, 65536Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,474 |
| JOE D. ESTHER ELEM. | Profile | LEBANON R-III | LEBANON, 65536Town: Remote | PK–1 | Primary | 949 |
| LEBANON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | LEBANON R-III | LEBANON, 65536Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 921 |
| MAPLECREST ELEM. | Record | LEBANON R-III | LEBANON, 65536Town: Remote | 2–3 | Primary | 578 |
| BOSWELL ELEM. | Record | LEBANON R-III | LEBANON, 65536Rural: Fringe | 4–5 | Primary | 558 |
| JOEL E. BARBER ELEM. | Record | LACLEDE CO. C-5 | LEBANON, 65536Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 500 |
| EZARD ELEM. | Record | LACLEDE CO. R-I | CONWAY, 65632Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 433 |
| CONWAY HIGH SCHOOLS | Record | LACLEDE CO. R-I | CONWAY, 65632Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 384 |
| GASCONADE ELEM. | Record | GASCONADE C-4 | FALCON, 65470Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 79 |
| HILLCREST EDUCATION CENTER | Record | LEBANON R-III | LEBANON, 65536Town: Remote | 7–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| LEBANON TECH. CAREER CTR. | Record | LEBANON R-III | LEBANON, 65536Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,828
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Laclede County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Laclede County, Missouri?
Laclede County manages 5,876 students across 11 public schools and four districts. The system is anchored by six elementary schools and four high schools, providing a steady pipeline for regional growth. This infrastructure supports a range of learners from the centralized town of Lebanon to the outlying rural areas.
What are the major school districts in Laclede County, Missouri?
Lebanon R-III is the primary district, educating 4,480 students across seven schools. Laclede Co. R-I also serves a significant rural population of 817 students. No charter schools operate in the county, so the traditional public districts remain the central focus for families and taxpayers.
What is the school experience like in Laclede County?
School sizes vary significantly, with Lebanon Senior High enrolling 1,474 students while the county average is 653. The locale mix includes six town-based schools and five rural campuses. This allows for a traditional large-school experience in Lebanon paired with smaller, community-centric options in the countryside.
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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.