Monroe County Schools & Education
Monroe County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,248
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#4
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Monroe County
Measured School Summary
Monroe County performs at an average level with a school score of 64/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.3%.
Funding Context
At $7,248 per pupil, Monroe County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 50% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Monroe 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 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
64/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #4 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
94.3%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,248
$914 above the state average
School coverage
10
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
Monroe County has 10 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 Monroe 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
Monroe 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
#4
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 21 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.
MONROE CITY R-I
Elementary to high school visible
764 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
PARIS R-II
Elementary to high school visible
461 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
MADISON C-3
Elementary and high visible
187 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
HOLLIDAY C-2
Elementary school only in this slice
49 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
MONROE CITY 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 Monroe County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Monroe 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 Monroe 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.
Extensive Rural Schooling in Monroe
Monroe County hosts 10 public schools managed by five different districts. The county manages an enrollment of 1,492 students with a focus on elementary and secondary education across a purely rural landscape.
Monroe City R-I Sets the Pace
Monroe City R-I is the largest district, serving 764 students, while Paris R-II educates 461 students. All educational programs are delivered through traditional districts, with no charter schools currently operating in the area.
Small Schools in a Rural Landscape
All 10 schools in Monroe County are classified as rural, offering a distinctively quiet and focused learning environment. With an average school size of only 149 students, schools like Madison C-3 offer exceptionally high levels of personal attention.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Monroe County
Reported Enrollment
1,492
10 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Monroe County
MONROE CITY R-I
PARIS R-II
MADISON C-3
HOLLIDAY C-2
MIDDLE GROVE C-1
10 Public Schools in Monroe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONROE CITY ELEM. | Record | MONROE CITY R-I | MONROE CITY, 63456Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 316 |
| PARIS ELEM. | Record | PARIS R-II | PARIS, 65275Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 258 |
| MONROE CITY R-I HIGH | Record | MONROE CITY R-I | MONROE CITY, 63456Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 257 |
| MONROE CITY MIDDLE | Record | MONROE CITY R-I | MONROE CITY, 63456Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 191 |
| PARIS HIGH | Record | PARIS R-II | PARIS, 65275Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 135 |
| MADISON ELEM. | Record | MADISON C-3 | MADISON, 65263Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 106 |
| MADISON HIGH | Record | MADISON C-3 | MADISON, 65263Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 81 |
| PARIS JR. HIGH | Record | PARIS R-II | PARIS, 65275Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 68 |
| Holliday Elementary | Record | HOLLIDAY C-2 | HOLLIDAY, 65258Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 49 |
| MIDDLE GROVE ELEM. | Record | MIDDLE GROVE C-1 | MADISON, 65263Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 31 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,248
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Monroe County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Monroe County, Missouri?
Monroe County hosts 10 public schools managed by five different districts. The county manages an enrollment of 1,492 students with a focus on elementary and secondary education across a purely rural landscape.
What are the major school districts in Monroe County, Missouri?
Monroe City R-I is the largest district, serving 764 students, while Paris R-II educates 461 students. All educational programs are delivered through traditional districts, with no charter schools currently operating in the area.
What is the school experience like in Monroe County?
All 10 schools in Monroe County are classified as rural, offering a distinctively quiet and focused learning environment. With an average school size of only 149 students, schools like Madison C-3 offer exceptionally high levels of personal attention.
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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.