Linn County Schools & Education
Linn County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,951
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#64
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Linn County
Measured School Summary
Linn County performs at an average level with a school score of 42/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.3%.
Funding Context
At $6,951 per pupil, Linn County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Linn 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
13 public schools and 5 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
42/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #64 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
89.3%
2.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,951
$617 above the state average
School coverage
13
5 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
Linn County has 13 public schools across 5 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 Linn 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
Linn 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
#64
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 1 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.
BROOKFIELD R-III
Elementary to high school visible
877 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
MARCELINE R-V
Elementary to high school visible
658 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
MEADVILLE R-IV
Elementary and high visible
228 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
LINN CO. R-I
Elementary and high visible
190 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BROOKFIELD R-III is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Linn County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Linn 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 Linn 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.
Traditional Education in Rural Linn County
Linn County serves 2,067 students through a network of 13 public schools, including six high schools and five elementary schools. Five separate school districts manage this dispersed educational infrastructure.
Brookfield R-III Leads the Region
Brookfield R-III is the largest district in the county, enrolling 877 students across four schools. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring a stable and traditional public school environment for all residents.
Small, Intimate Rural Learning Environments
Every one of the 13 schools in Linn County is classified as rural, creating a consistent and close-knit community feel. With an average school size of just 172 students, even the largest school, Brookfield Elementary, only hosts 364 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Linn County
Reported Enrollment
2,067
13 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Linn County
BROOKFIELD R-III
MARCELINE R-V
MEADVILLE R-IV
LINN CO. R-I
BUCKLIN R-II
13 Public Schools in Linn 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 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKFIELD ELEM. | Record | BROOKFIELD R-III | BROOKFIELD, 64628Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 364 |
| WALT DISNEY ELEM. | Record | MARCELINE R-V | MARCELINE, 64658Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 319 |
| BROOKFIELD HIGH | Record | BROOKFIELD R-III | BROOKFIELD, 64628Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 273 |
| BROOKFIELD MIDDLE | Record | BROOKFIELD R-III | BROOKFIELD, 64628Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 240 |
| MARCELINE HIGH | Record | MARCELINE R-V | MARCELINE, 64658Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 204 |
| MARCELINE MIDDLE | Record | MARCELINE R-V | MARCELINE, 64658Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 135 |
| MEADVILLE ELEM. | Record | MEADVILLE R-IV | MEADVILLE, 64659Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 117 |
| MEADVILLE HIGH | Record | MEADVILLE R-IV | MEADVILLE, 64659Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 111 |
| LINN CO. HIGH | Record | LINN CO. R-I | PURDIN, 64674Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 103 |
| LINN CO. ELEM. | Record | LINN CO. R-I | PURDIN, 64674Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 87 |
| BUCKLIN ELEM. | Record | BUCKLIN R-II | BUCKLIN, 64631Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 57 |
| BUCKLIN HIGH | Record | BUCKLIN R-II | BUCKLIN, 64631Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 57 |
| LINN CO AREA CAREER TECH CTR | Record | BROOKFIELD R-III | BROOKFIELD, 64628Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
LINN CO AREA CAREER TECH CTR
BROOKFIELD R-III
BROOKFIELD, 64628 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,951
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Linn County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Linn County, Missouri?
Linn County serves 2,067 students through a network of 13 public schools, including six high schools and five elementary schools. Five separate school districts manage this dispersed educational infrastructure.
What are the major school districts in Linn County, Missouri?
Brookfield R-III is the largest district in the county, enrolling 877 students across four schools. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring a stable and traditional public school environment for all residents.
What is the school experience like in Linn County?
Every one of the 13 schools in Linn County is classified as rural, creating a consistent and close-knit community feel. With an average school size of just 172 students, even the largest school, Brookfield Elementary, only hosts 364 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.