Mississippi County Schools & Education
Mississippi County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
89.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,007
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#95
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Mississippi County
Measured School Summary
Mississippi County faces educational challenges with a school score of 31/100 and a graduation rate of 89.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,007 per pupil, Mississippi County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 27% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Mississippi 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
7 public schools and 2 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
31/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #95 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
89.8%
1.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,007
$327 below the state average
School coverage
7
2 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
Mississippi County has 7 public schools across 2 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 Mississippi 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.
Small-system county
Mississippi County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#95
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
EAST PRAIRIE R-II
Elementary to high school visible
1,036 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
CHARLESTON R-I
Elementary to high school visible
772 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CHARLESTON R-I is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Mississippi County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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.
Town-Centered Schools in Mississippi County
Mississippi County operates seven public schools through two primary school districts. The system serves ,1808 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels, including one alternative education facility.
East Prairie and Charleston Districts
East Prairie R-II is the county's largest district, enrolling 1,036 students, followed by Charleston R-I with 772 students. Traditional public districts provide all educational services here, as there are no charter schools in the county.
Community Schools with a Town Focus
Six of the seven schools are located in town settings, making them central hubs for the local community. East Prairie Elementary is the largest school with 410 students, while the average campus size across the county is 301 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Mississippi County
Reported Enrollment
1,808
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Mississippi County
EAST PRAIRIE R-II
CHARLESTON R-I
7 Public Schools in Mississippi 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST PRAIRIE ELEM | Record | EAST PRAIRIE R-II | EAST PRAIRIE, 63845Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 410 |
| CHARLESTON HIGH | Record | CHARLESTON R-I | CHARLESTON, 63834Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 331 |
| EAST PRAIRIE MIDDLE | Record | EAST PRAIRIE R-II | EAST PRAIRIE, 63845Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 314 |
| EAST PRAIRIE HIGH | Record | EAST PRAIRIE R-II | EAST PRAIRIE, 63845Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 312 |
| WARREN E. HEARNES ELEM. | Record | CHARLESTON R-I | CHARLESTON, 63834Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 262 |
| CHARLESTON UPPER ELEMENTARY | Record | CHARLESTON R-I | CHARLESTON, 63834Town: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 179 |
| SOUTHEAST CORRECTIONAL CENTER | Record | DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS | CHARLESTON, 63834Town: Distant | 7–12 | Alternative | 0 |
CHARLESTON UPPER ELEMENTARY
CHARLESTON R-I
CHARLESTON, 63834 / Town: Distant
SOUTHEAST CORRECTIONAL CENTER
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
CHARLESTON, 63834 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,007
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Mississippi County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Mississippi County, Missouri?
Mississippi County operates seven public schools through two primary school districts. The system serves ,1808 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels, including one alternative education facility.
What are the major school districts in Mississippi County, Missouri?
East Prairie R-II is the county's largest district, enrolling 1,036 students, followed by Charleston R-I with 772 students. Traditional public districts provide all educational services here, as there are no charter schools in the county.
What is the school experience like in Mississippi County?
Six of the seven schools are located in town settings, making them central hubs for the local community. East Prairie Elementary is the largest school with 410 students, while the average campus size across the county is 301 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.