Livingston County Schools & Education
Livingston 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
90.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,959
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
35/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#91
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Livingston County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 35/100, Livingston County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.7%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,959 per pupil, Livingston 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 trails the state average by 0.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Livingston 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
10 public schools and 3 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 #91 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
90.7%
0.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,959
$375 below the state average
School coverage
10
3 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
Livingston County has 10 public schools across 3 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 Livingston 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
CHILLICOTHE R-II carries most of the listed public-school system, with 6 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#91
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.
CHILLICOTHE R-II
Elementary to high school visible
1,809 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
SOUTHWEST LIVINGSTON CO. R-I
Elementary and high visible
184 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
LIVINGSTON CO. R-III
Elementary school only in this slice
74 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
CHILLICOTHE R-II is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Livingston County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Livingston 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 Livingston 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.
Education Centered in the Heart of the Town
Livingston County operates 10 public schools serving a total of 2,083 students. This infrastructure includes five elementary schools and three high schools distributed among three local districts.
Chillicothe R-II Serves the Majority
Chillicothe R-II is the primary district, managing six schools and 1,809 students, which represents nearly 87% of the county's total enrollment. No charter schools operate in the county, keeping the focus on local district management.
A Balance of Town and Country Schools
With six schools in town and four in rural settings, the county offers diverse environments for students. Chillicothe High is the largest campus with 609 students, while the county-wide average school size is 231.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Livingston County
Reported Enrollment
2,083
10 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Livingston County
CHILLICOTHE R-II
SOUTHWEST LIVINGSTON CO. R-I
LIVINGSTON CO. R-III
10 Public Schools in Livingston 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILLICOTHE HIGH | Record | CHILLICOTHE R-II | CHILLICOTHE, 64601Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 609 |
| CHILLICOTHE MIDDLE | Record | CHILLICOTHE R-II | CHILLICOTHE, 64601Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 371 |
| CHILLICOTHE ELEM | Record | CHILLICOTHE R-II | CHILLICOTHE, 64601Rural: Fringe | PK–1 | Primary | 327 |
| FIELD ELEM. | Record | CHILLICOTHE R-II | CHILLICOTHE, 64601Town: Remote | 2–3 | Primary | 252 |
| DEWEY ELEMENTARY | Record | CHILLICOTHE R-II | CHILLICOTHE, 64601Town: Remote | 4–5 | Primary | 250 |
| SOUTHWEST LIVINGSTON CO R-1 EL | Record | SOUTHWEST LIVINGSTON CO. R-I | LUDLOW, 64656Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 101 |
| SOUTHWEST LIVINGSTON CO R-1 HS | Record | SOUTHWEST LIVINGSTON CO. R-I | LUDLOW, 64656Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 83 |
| LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM. | Record | LIVINGSTON CO. R-III | CHULA, 64635Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 74 |
| VERELLE PENISTON SCHOOL | Record | MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED | CHILLICOTHE, 64601Town: Remote | KG–12 | Special Education | 16 |
| GRAND RIVER TECHNICAL SCH. | Record | CHILLICOTHE R-II | CHILLICOTHE, 64601Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
SOUTHWEST LIVINGSTON CO R-1 EL
SOUTHWEST LIVINGSTON CO. R-I
LUDLOW, 64656 / Rural: Distant
SOUTHWEST LIVINGSTON CO R-1 HS
SOUTHWEST LIVINGSTON CO. R-I
LUDLOW, 64656 / Rural: Distant
VERELLE PENISTON SCHOOL
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
CHILLICOTHE, 64601 / Town: Remote
GRAND RIVER TECHNICAL SCH.
CHILLICOTHE R-II
CHILLICOTHE, 64601 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,959
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Livingston County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Livingston County, Missouri?
Livingston County operates 10 public schools serving a total of 2,083 students. This infrastructure includes five elementary schools and three high schools distributed among three local districts.
What are the major school districts in Livingston County, Missouri?
Chillicothe R-II is the primary district, managing six schools and 1,809 students, which represents nearly 87% of the county's total enrollment. No charter schools operate in the county, keeping the focus on local district management.
What is the school experience like in Livingston County?
With six schools in town and four in rural settings, the county offers diverse environments for students. Chillicothe High is the largest campus with 609 students, while the county-wide average school size is 231.
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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.