Miller County Schools & Education
Miller County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,107
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#27
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Miller County
Measured School Summary
Miller County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.4%.
Funding Context
At $6,107 per pupil, Miller County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 24% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Miller 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
16 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
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #27 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
95.4%
4.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,107
$227 below the state average
School coverage
16
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
Miller County has 16 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 Miller 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
Miller 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
#27
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.
ELDON R-I
Elementary to high school visible
1,998 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE
Elementary to high school visible
1,973 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
IBERIA R-V
Elementary and high visible
672 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
ST. ELIZABETH R-IV
Elementary and high visible
269 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ELDON R-I 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 Miller County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Miller 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 Miller 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.
Expansive School Network in Miller County
Miller County features a robust network of 16 public schools across five different districts. This infrastructure supports 5,108 students with a mix of seven elementary, two middle, and six high schools.
School of the Osage Leads Districts
The School of the Osage and Eldon R-I are the county's primary districts, serving 2,063 and 1,998 students respectively. No charter schools operate in the county, making these established public districts the heart of the educational community.
A Mix of Town and Rural Settings
The county offers diverse environments with 11 rural schools and 5 schools located in town settings. Osage High is the largest campus with 666 students, providing a more traditional high school experience compared to smaller local counterparts.
School Overview
Total Schools
16
in Miller County
Reported Enrollment
5,108
16 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Miller County
SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE
ELDON R-I
IBERIA R-V
ST. ELIZABETH R-IV
MILLER CO. R-III
16 Public Schools in Miller 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 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSAGE HIGH | Record | SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE | OSAGE BEACH, 65065Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 666 |
| ELDON HIGH | Record | ELDON R-I | ELDON, 65026Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 584 |
| SOUTH ELEM. | Record | ELDON R-I | ELDON, 65026Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 566 |
| OSAGE MIDDLE | Record | SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE | OSAGE BEACH, 65065Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 485 |
| OSAGE UPPER ELEM. | Record | SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE | OSAGE BEACH, 65065Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 437 |
| ELDON UPPER ELEM. | Record | ELDON R-I | ELDON, 65026Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 425 |
| ELDON MIDDLE | Record | ELDON R-I | ELDON, 65026Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 423 |
| HERITAGE ELEMENTARY | Record | SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE | LAKE OZARK, 65049Rural: Fringe | KG–2 | Primary | 385 |
| IBERIA ELEM. | Record | IBERIA R-V | IBERIA, 65486Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 345 |
| IBERIA HIGH | Record | IBERIA R-V | IBERIA, 65486Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 327 |
| ST. ELIZABETH HIGH | Record | ST. ELIZABETH R-IV | ST ELIZABETH, 65075Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 137 |
| ST. ELIZABETH ELEM. | Record | ST. ELIZABETH R-IV | ST ELIZABETH, 65075Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 132 |
| MILLER CO. ELEM. | Record | MILLER CO. R-III | TUSCUMBIA, 65082Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 129 |
| TUSCUMBIA HIGH | Record | MILLER CO. R-III | TUSCUMBIA, 65082Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 52 |
| DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL | Record | MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED | ELDON, 65026Town: Distant | KG–12 | Special Education | 15 |
| ELDON CAREER CTR. | Record | ELDON R-I | ELDON, 65026Town: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
HERITAGE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE
LAKE OZARK, 65049 / Rural: Fringe
ST. ELIZABETH ELEM.
ST. ELIZABETH R-IV
ST ELIZABETH, 65075 / Rural: Distant
DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
ELDON, 65026 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,107
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Miller County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Miller County, Missouri?
Miller County features a robust network of 16 public schools across five different districts. This infrastructure supports 5,108 students with a mix of seven elementary, two middle, and six high schools.
What are the major school districts in Miller County, Missouri?
The School of the Osage and Eldon R-I are the county's primary districts, serving 2,063 and 1,998 students respectively. No charter schools operate in the county, making these established public districts the heart of the educational community.
What is the school experience like in Miller County?
The county offers diverse environments with 11 rural schools and 5 schools located in town settings. Osage High is the largest campus with 666 students, providing a more traditional high school experience compared to smaller local counterparts.
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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.