Lawrence County Schools & Education
Lawrence County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
35/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
91.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,684
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
35/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#92
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lawrence County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 35/100, Lawrence County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.4%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,684 per pupil, Lawrence County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 20% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lawrence 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
23 public schools and 6 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
35/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #92 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
91.4%
0.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,684
$650 below the state average
School coverage
23
6 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
Lawrence County has 23 public schools across 6 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 Lawrence 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
Lawrence 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
#92
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.
AURORA R-VIII
Elementary to high school visible
1,888 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
MT. VERNON R-V
Elementary to high school visible
1,528 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
MARIONVILLE R-IX
Elementary to high school visible
744 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
PIERCE CITY R-VI
Elementary to high school visible
679 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
MT. VERNON R-V is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Lawrence County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 School Districts Across Lawrence County
Lawrence County provides education to 6,836 students through 23 public schools and six districts. The infrastructure includes nine elementary schools and nine high schools, providing a balanced pathway from primary to secondary education. This network is distributed across several key population centers throughout the county.
Aurora and Mt. Vernon Anchor the County
Aurora R-VIII is the largest district by enrollment, serving 1,888 students, while Mt. Vernon R-V educates ,1528 students. Monett R-I also has a significant presence, featuring the county's largest individual school, Monett High, with 746 students. No charter schools currently operate within the county's boundaries.
Balanced Town and Rural Campus Settings
Students attend schools in 12 town-based locales and 11 rural settings, providing a consistent small-town educational experience. The average school size is 311 students, which is smaller than many surrounding counties and allows for closer student-teacher interaction. From early childhood centers to regional high schools, the facilities are designed for community connectivity.
School Overview
Total Schools
23
in Lawrence County
Reported Enrollment
6,836
23 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Lawrence County
AURORA R-VIII
MT. VERNON R-V
MARIONVILLE R-IX
PIERCE CITY R-VI
MILLER R-II
VERONA R-VII
23 Public Schools in Lawrence 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 20 of 23 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONETT HIGH | Record | MONETT R-I | MONETT, 65708Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 746 |
| AURORA HIGH | Record | AURORA R-VIII | AURORA, 65605Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 573 |
| ROBINSON SCHOOL | Record | AURORA R-VIII | AURORA, 65605Town: Distant | 3–6 | Primary | 535 |
| PATE EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. | Record | AURORA R-VIII | AURORA, 65605Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 497 |
| MT. VERNON HIGH | Record | MT. VERNON R-V | MT VERNON, 65712Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 458 |
| MARIONVILLE ELEM | Record | MARIONVILLE R-IX | Marionville, 65705Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 368 |
| MT. VERNON MIDDLE | Record | MT. VERNON R-V | MT VERNON, 65712Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 361 |
| CENTRAL ELEM. | Record | PIERCE CITY R-VI | PIERCE CITY, 65723Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 346 |
| MT. VERNON INTERMEDIATE | Record | MT. VERNON R-V | MT VERNON, 65712Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 316 |
| MT. VERNON ELEM. | Record | MT. VERNON R-V | MT VERNON, 65712Town: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 308 |
| CENTRAL ELEM. | Record | MILLER R-II | MILLER, 65707Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 300 |
| MILLER HIGH | Record | MILLER R-II | MILLER, 65707Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 288 |
| AURORA JR. HIGH | Record | AURORA R-VIII | AURORA, 65605Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 283 |
| Monett Early Childhood Center | Record | MONETT R-I | MONETT, 65708Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 264 |
| MARIONVILLE HIGH | Record | MARIONVILLE R-IX | MARIONVILLE, 65705Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 207 |
| PIERCE CITY HIGH | Record | PIERCE CITY R-VI | PIERCE CITY, 65723Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 202 |
| VERONA HIGH | Record | VERONA R-VII | VERONA, 65769Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 195 |
| VERONA ELEM. | Record | VERONA R-VII | VERONA, 65769Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 170 |
| MARIONVILLE MIDDLE | Record | MARIONVILLE R-IX | Marionville, 65705Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 169 |
| PIERCE CITY MIDDLE | Record | PIERCE CITY R-VI | PIERCE CITY, 65723Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 131 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,684
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Lawrence County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lawrence County, Missouri?
Lawrence County provides education to 6,836 students through 23 public schools and six districts. The infrastructure includes nine elementary schools and nine high schools, providing a balanced pathway from primary to secondary education. This network is distributed across several key population centers throughout the county.
What are the major school districts in Lawrence County, Missouri?
Aurora R-VIII is the largest district by enrollment, serving 1,888 students, while Mt. Vernon R-V educates ,1528 students. Monett R-I also has a significant presence, featuring the county's largest individual school, Monett High, with 746 students. No charter schools currently operate within the county's boundaries.
What is the school experience like in Lawrence County?
Students attend schools in 12 town-based locales and 11 rural settings, providing a consistent small-town educational experience. The average school size is 311 students, which is smaller than many surrounding counties and allows for closer student-teacher interaction. From early childhood centers to regional high schools, the facilities are designed for community connectivity.
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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.