Morgan County Schools & Education
Morgan County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,935
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#29
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Morgan County
Measured School Summary
Morgan County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.3%.
Funding Context
At $5,935 per pupil, Morgan 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 5.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Morgan 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
6 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
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #29 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
96.3%
5.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,935
$399 below the state average
School coverage
6
2 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
Morgan County has 6 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 Morgan 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
Morgan 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
#29
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.
MORGAN CO. R-II
Elementary to high school visible
1,293 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
MORGAN CO. R-I
Elementary and high visible
830 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
MORGAN CO. R-II is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Morgan County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Morgan 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 Morgan 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.
Streamlined Rural Schooling in Morgan
Morgan County organizes its public education through two districts operating a total of six schools. This system provides for 2,123 students, with campuses covering every level from primary through high school.
Morgan County R-II Leads Growth
The Morgan County R-II district is the largest in the county, serving 1,293 students across four schools. All students are served by traditional public districts, as the county does not host any charter schools.
Classic Rural Missouri School Life
Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, maintaining a traditional Missouri community feel. Morgan County Elementary is the largest campus with 541 students, while the average school size across the county is 354.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Morgan County
Reported Enrollment
2,123
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Morgan County
MORGAN CO. R-II
MORGAN CO. R-I
6 Public Schools in Morgan 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN CO. ELEM. | Record | MORGAN CO. R-II | VERSAILLES, 65084Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 541 |
| MORGAN CO. R-I HIGH | Record | MORGAN CO. R-I | STOVER, 65078Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 420 |
| MORGAN CO. HIGH | Record | MORGAN CO. R-II | VERSAILLES, 65084Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 417 |
| MORGAN CO. R-I ELEM. | Record | MORGAN CO. R-I | STOVER, 65078Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 410 |
| MORGAN CO. MIDDLE | Record | MORGAN CO. R-II | VERSAILLES, 65084Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 280 |
| Little Tigers Learning Center | Record | MORGAN CO. R-II | VERSAILLES, 65084Rural: Remote | PK | Other | 55 |
Little Tigers Learning Center
MORGAN CO. R-II
VERSAILLES, 65084 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,935
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Morgan County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Morgan County, Missouri?
Morgan County organizes its public education through two districts operating a total of six schools. This system provides for 2,123 students, with campuses covering every level from primary through high school.
What are the major school districts in Morgan County, Missouri?
The Morgan County R-II district is the largest in the county, serving 1,293 students across four schools. All students are served by traditional public districts, as the county does not host any charter schools.
What is the school experience like in Morgan County?
Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, maintaining a traditional Missouri community feel. Morgan County Elementary is the largest campus with 541 students, while the average school size across the county is 354.
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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.