Oregon County Schools & Education
Oregon County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,624
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#26
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Oregon County
Measured School Summary
Oregon County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.5%.
Funding Context
At $6,624 per pupil, Oregon County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 25% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Oregon 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
8 public schools and 4 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
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #26 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
93.5%
2.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,624
$290 above the state average
School coverage
8
4 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
Oregon County has 8 public schools across 4 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 Oregon 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
Oregon 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
#26
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.
THAYER R-II
Elementary and high visible
762 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
ALTON R-IV
Elementary and high visible
619 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
OREGON-HOWELL R-III
Elementary and high visible
226 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
COUCH R-I
Elementary and high visible
183 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ALTON R-IV is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Oregon County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Oregon County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Oregon 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 Concise Public School Network
Oregon County manages 8 public schools within 4 districts, focusing its infrastructure on 4 elementary and 4 high schools. This streamlined system serves 1,790 students in the region. The average school enrollment of 224 students ensures a focused learning environment for every child.
Alton R-IV and Thayer Lead the Way
Alton R-IV is the largest district in the county with 619 students, followed by Thayer R-II. The county maintains a traditional public school model with no charter schools in operation. Smaller districts like Oregon-Howell R-III serve just 226 students, providing a highly personalized experience.
Purely Rural Educational Experiences
Every single school in Oregon County is classified as rural, reflecting the area's pastoral character. Thayer Elementary is the largest campus with 419 students, while Koshkonong Elementary serves 148. This creates a consistent, community-focused school culture across the entire county.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Oregon County
Reported Enrollment
1,790
8 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Oregon County
THAYER R-II
ALTON R-IV
OREGON-HOWELL R-III
COUCH R-I
8 Public Schools in Oregon 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THAYER ELEM. | Record | THAYER R-II | THAYER, 65791Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 419 |
| THAYER SR. HIGH | Record | THAYER R-II | THAYER, 65791Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 343 |
| Alton High | Record | ALTON R-IV | Alton, 65606Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 336 |
| Alton Elementary | Record | ALTON R-IV | Alton, 65606Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 283 |
| KOSHKONONG ELEM. | Record | OREGON-HOWELL R-III | KOSHKONONG, 65692Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 148 |
| COUCH HIGH | Record | COUCH R-I | MYRTLE, 65778Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 93 |
| COUCH ELEM. | Record | COUCH R-I | MYRTLE, 65778Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 90 |
| KOSHKONONG HIGH | Record | OREGON-HOWELL R-III | KOSHKONONG, 65692Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 78 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,624
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Oregon County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Oregon County, Missouri?
Oregon County manages 8 public schools within 4 districts, focusing its infrastructure on 4 elementary and 4 high schools. This streamlined system serves 1,790 students in the region. The average school enrollment of 224 students ensures a focused learning environment for every child.
What are the major school districts in Oregon County, Missouri?
Alton R-IV is the largest district in the county with 619 students, followed by Thayer R-II. The county maintains a traditional public school model with no charter schools in operation. Smaller districts like Oregon-Howell R-III serve just 226 students, providing a highly personalized experience.
What is the school experience like in Oregon County?
Every single school in Oregon County is classified as rural, reflecting the area's pastoral character. Thayer Elementary is the largest campus with 419 students, while Koshkonong Elementary serves 148. This creates a consistent, community-focused school culture across the entire county.
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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.