Newton County Schools & Education
Newton County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
24/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,560
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
24/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#107
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Newton County
Measured School Summary
Newton County faces educational challenges with a school score of 24/100 and a graduation rate of 88.7%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,560 per pupil, Newton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 43% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Newton 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
24 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
24/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #107 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
88.7%
2.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,560
$774 below the state average
School coverage
24
6 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
Newton County has 24 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 Newton 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.
Review-carefully county
Newton County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#107
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 19 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.
NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
4,642 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
SENECA R-VII
Elementary to high school visible
1,535 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
EAST NEWTON CO. R-VI
Elementary and high visible
1,451 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
DIAMOND R-IV
Elementary to high school visible
763 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 Newton County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Newton 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 Newton 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.
A Broad Educational Infrastructure in Newton County
Newton County supports 9,483 students across a network of 24 public schools and 6 school districts. The infrastructure includes 10 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools to serve the growing community. Three additional specialized facilities round out the local education system.
Neosho Leads the Local District Mix
Neosho School District is the county's primary provider, managing 10 schools and 4,897 students. Seneca R-VII follows with 1,535 students, while no charter schools currently operate in the county. Families can also find capacity in the Diamond R-IV district, which serves 763 students.
Rural Roots and Varied Campus Sizes
Most students attend one of the 16 rural schools, though 7 schools are in town settings and one serves a city locale. Neosho High is the largest campus with 1,491 students, while the average school size across the county is 431. This mix offers families a choice between large-scale secondary environments and smaller primary settings.
School Overview
Total Schools
24
in Newton County
Reported Enrollment
9,483
24 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Newton County
NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT
GuideSENECA R-VII
EAST NEWTON CO. R-VI
DIAMOND R-IV
WESTVIEW C-6
CROWDER COLLEGE
24 Public Schools in Newton County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 24 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEOSHO HIGH | Profile | NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT | NEOSHO, 64850Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,491 |
| NEOSHO JR. HIGH | Record | NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT | NEOSHO, 64850Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 748 |
| MIDDLE SCH. | Record | NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT | NEOSHO, 64850Rural: Fringe | 5–6 | Middle | 720 |
| GRANBY | Record | EAST NEWTON CO. R-VI | GRANBY, 64844Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 587 |
| SOUTH MIDDLE | Record | JOPLIN SCHOOLS | JOPLIN, 64802Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 573 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM. | Record | NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT | NEOSHO, 64850Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 551 |
| BENTON ELEM. | Record | NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT | NEOSHO, 64850Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 505 |
| SENECA HIGH | Record | SENECA R-VII | SENECA, 64865Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 488 |
| SENECA ELEM. | Record | SENECA R-VII | SENECA, 64865Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 441 |
| TRIWAY | Record | EAST NEWTON CO. R-VI | STELLA, 64867Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 433 |
| EAST NEWTON HIGH | Record | EAST NEWTON CO. R-VI | GRANBY, 64844Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 431 |
| STAPLETON ELEM. | Record | JOPLIN SCHOOLS | JOPLIN, 64802City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 410 |
| DIAMOND ELEM. | Record | DIAMOND R-IV | DIAMOND, 64840Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 348 |
| SENECA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Record | SENECA R-VII | SENECA, 64865Rural: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 327 |
| SOUTH ELEM. | Record | NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT | NEOSHO, 64850Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 277 |
| DIAMOND HIGH | Record | DIAMOND R-IV | DIAMOND, 64840Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 248 |
| SENECA JUNIOR HIGH | Record | SENECA R-VII | SENECA, 64865Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 200 |
| FIELD EARLY CHILD./KDGN. CTR. | Record | NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT | NEOSHO, 64850Town: Distant | PK | Other | 191 |
| DIAMOND MIDDLE | Record | DIAMOND R-IV | DIAMOND, 64840Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 167 |
| CENTRAL ELEM. | Record | NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT | NEOSHO, 64850Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 159 |
NEOSHO HIGH
NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT
NEOSHO, 64850 / Town: Distant
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM.
NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT
NEOSHO, 64850 / Rural: Fringe
FIELD EARLY CHILD./KDGN. CTR.
NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT
NEOSHO, 64850 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,560
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Newton County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Newton County, Missouri?
Newton County supports 9,483 students across a network of 24 public schools and 6 school districts. The infrastructure includes 10 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools to serve the growing community. Three additional specialized facilities round out the local education system.
What are the major school districts in Newton County, Missouri?
Neosho School District is the county's primary provider, managing 10 schools and 4,897 students. Seneca R-VII follows with 1,535 students, while no charter schools currently operate in the county. Families can also find capacity in the Diamond R-IV district, which serves 763 students.
What is the school experience like in Newton County?
Most students attend one of the 16 rural schools, though 7 schools are in town settings and one serves a city locale. Neosho High is the largest campus with 1,491 students, while the average school size across the county is 431. This mix offers families a choice between large-scale secondary environments and smaller primary settings.
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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.