Moniteau County Schools & Education
Moniteau County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,251
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#67
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Moniteau County
Measured School Summary
Moniteau County performs at an average level with a school score of 41/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.6%.
Funding Context
At $6,251 per pupil, Moniteau County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Moniteau 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
11 public schools and 6 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
41/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #67 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
91.6%
0.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,251
$83 below the state average
School coverage
11
6 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
Moniteau County has 11 public schools across 6 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 Moniteau 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
Moniteau 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
#67
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
MONITEAU CO. R-I
Elementary to high school visible
1,361 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
TIPTON R-VI
Elementary to high school visible
602 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
JAMESTOWN C-1
Elementary and high visible
204 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
HIGH POINT R-III
Elementary school only in this slice
76 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
MONITEAU CO. 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 Moniteau County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Moniteau 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 Moniteau 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.
Diverse District Options in Moniteau
Moniteau County supports six different school districts managing 11 public schools. This infrastructure serves 2,324 students and provides a balanced mix of primary, middle, and secondary education levels.
Moniteau County R-I Leads Enrollment
The Moniteau County R-I district is the largest provider, serving 1,361 students across three schools. No charter schools exist in the county, though families can choose between six traditional districts including Tipton R-VI and Jamestown C-1.
A Balanced Mix of Environments
Education in Moniteau is split between six town-based and five rural schools, offering families multiple lifestyle options. California Elementary is the largest campus with 507 students, while several rural schools provide a much smaller, quieter atmosphere.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Moniteau County
Reported Enrollment
2,324
11 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Moniteau County
MONITEAU CO. R-I
TIPTON R-VI
JAMESTOWN C-1
HIGH POINT R-III
CLARKSBURG C-2
MONITEAU CO. R-V
11 Public Schools in Moniteau 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 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA ELEM. | Record | MONITEAU CO. R-I | CALIFORNIA, 65018Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 507 |
| CALIFORNIA MIDDLE | Record | MONITEAU CO. R-I | CALIFORNIA, 65018Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 432 |
| CALIFORNIA HIGH | Record | MONITEAU CO. R-I | CALIFORNIA, 65018Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 422 |
| TIPTON ELEM. | Record | TIPTON R-VI | TIPTON, 65081Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 258 |
| TIPTON HIGH | Record | TIPTON R-VI | TIPTON, 65081Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 206 |
| TIPTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | TIPTON R-VI | TIPTON, 65081Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 138 |
| JAMESTOWN C-I HIGH | Record | JAMESTOWN C-1 | JAMESTOWN, 65046Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 118 |
| JAMESTOWN C-I ELEM. | Record | JAMESTOWN C-1 | JAMESTOWN, 65046Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 86 |
| HIGH POINT ELEM. | Record | HIGH POINT R-III | HIGH POINT, 65042Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 76 |
| CLARKSBURG ELEM. | Record | CLARKSBURG C-2 | CLARKSBURG, 65025Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 54 |
| LATHAM ELEM. | Record | MONITEAU CO. R-V | LATHAM, 65050Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 27 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,251
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Moniteau County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Moniteau County, Missouri?
Moniteau County supports six different school districts managing 11 public schools. This infrastructure serves 2,324 students and provides a balanced mix of primary, middle, and secondary education levels.
What are the major school districts in Moniteau County, Missouri?
The Moniteau County R-I district is the largest provider, serving 1,361 students across three schools. No charter schools exist in the county, though families can choose between six traditional districts including Tipton R-VI and Jamestown C-1.
What is the school experience like in Moniteau County?
Education in Moniteau is split between six town-based and five rural schools, offering families multiple lifestyle options. California Elementary is the largest campus with 507 students, while several rural schools provide a much smaller, quieter atmosphere.
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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.