Lincoln County Schools & Education
Lincoln County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,079
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#56
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lincoln County
Measured School Summary
Lincoln County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.9%.
Funding Context
At $5,079 per pupil, Lincoln County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 1% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 20% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lincoln 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
21 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
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #56 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
94.9%
3.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,079
$1,255 below the state average
School coverage
21
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
Lincoln County has 21 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 Lincoln 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
Lincoln 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
#56
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
TROY R-III
Elementary to high school visible
6,974 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
WINFIELD R-IV
Elementary to high school visible
1,587 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
ELSBERRY R-II
Elementary to high school visible
814 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
SILEX R-I
Elementary and high visible
463 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
TROY R-III is the largest listed district slice, with 11 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 Lincoln County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Growing Network of Local Schools
Lincoln County supports 9,849 students across 21 public schools, including 11 elementary and 5 high schools. This robust infrastructure is managed by 4 distinct school districts serving the expanding community.
The Dominant Troy R-III School District
Troy R-III is the largest district by far, educating 6,974 students across 11 different schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with education provided entirely by the four traditional public districts.
A Mix of Rural and Town Settings
The educational experience here is primarily rural, with 14 schools in rural locales and 7 in town settings. Troy Buchanan High is the largest facility with 2,188 students, while the average school size across the county is 469 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
21
in Lincoln County
Reported Enrollment
9,849
21 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Lincoln County
TROY R-III
GuideWINFIELD R-IV
ELSBERRY R-II
SILEX R-I
21 Public Schools in Lincoln 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 21 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TROY BUCHANAN HIGH | Profile | TROY R-III | TROY, 63379Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,188 |
| TROY MIDDLE | Record | TROY R-III | TROY, 63379Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 761 |
| TROY SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | TROY R-III | MOSCOW MILLS, 63362Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 759 |
| CUIVRE PARK ELEMENTARY | Record | TROY R-III | TROY, 63379Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 623 |
| WM. R. CAPPEL ELEM. | Record | TROY R-III | MOSCOW MILLS, 63362Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 607 |
| WINFIELD HIGH | Record | WINFIELD R-IV | WINFIELD, 63389Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 511 |
| BOONE ELEM. | Record | TROY R-III | TROY, 63379Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 430 |
| LINCOLN ELEM. | Record | TROY R-III | TROY, 63379Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 427 |
| CLAUDE BROWN ELEMENTARY | Record | TROY R-III | TROY, 63379Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 425 |
| MAIN STREET ELEM. | Record | TROY R-III | TROY, 63379Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 418 |
| WINFIELD MIDDLE | Record | WINFIELD R-IV | WINFIELD, 63389Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 377 |
| WINFIELD ELEM. | Record | WINFIELD R-IV | WINFIELD, 63389Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 373 |
| WINFIELD INTERMEDIATE | Record | WINFIELD R-IV | WINFIELD, 63389Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 326 |
| CLARENCE CANNON ELEM. | Record | ELSBERRY R-II | ELSBERRY, 63343Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 313 |
| IDA CANNON MIDDLE | Record | ELSBERRY R-II | ELSBERRY, 63343Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 252 |
| ELSBERRY HIGH | Record | ELSBERRY R-II | ELSBERRY, 63343Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 249 |
| SILEX ELEM. | Record | SILEX R-I | SILEX, 63377Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 249 |
| SILEX HIGH | Record | SILEX R-I | SILEX, 63377Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 214 |
| LINCOLN CO EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR | Record | TROY R-III | TROY, 63379Rural: Fringe | PK | Other | 194 |
| HAWK POINT ELEM. | Record | TROY R-III | HAWK POINT, 63349Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 142 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,079
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Lincoln County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lincoln County, Missouri?
Lincoln County supports 9,849 students across 21 public schools, including 11 elementary and 5 high schools. This robust infrastructure is managed by 4 distinct school districts serving the expanding community.
What are the major school districts in Lincoln County, Missouri?
Troy R-III is the largest district by far, educating 6,974 students across 11 different schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with education provided entirely by the four traditional public districts.
What is the school experience like in Lincoln County?
The educational experience here is primarily rural, with 14 schools in rural locales and 7 in town settings. Troy Buchanan High is the largest facility with 2,188 students, while the average school size across the county is 469 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.