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Pemiscot County Schools & Education

School Score

43/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

91.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,407

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,334

School Score

43/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 43/100

State Score Position

#60

of 115 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Pemiscot County

Measured School Summary

Pemiscot County performs at an average level with a school score of 43/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.4%.

Funding Context

At $6,407 per pupil, Pemiscot County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 1% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Pemiscot 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

18 public schools and 8 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

43/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #60 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.

Completion

91.4%

0.1 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,407

$73 above the state average

School coverage

18

8 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

Pemiscot County has 18 public schools across 8 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.

Parent decision brief

What Pemiscot 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

Pemiscot 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

#60

of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.

CARUTHERSVILLE 18

Elementary to high school visible

942 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V

Elementary and high visible

604 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

HAYTI R-II

Elementary and high visible

603 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

NORTH PEMISCOT CO. R-I

Elementary and high visible

214 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

CARUTHERSVILLE 18 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 Pemiscot County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pemiscot 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 Pemiscot 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 Diverse Network of Eight Districts

Pemiscot County operates 18 public schools across 8 different districts, serving 2,859 students. The infrastructure includes 8 elementary schools, 7 high schools, and 1 middle school. This high number of districts relative to enrollment provides localized administration for diverse communities.

Caruthersville 18 and South Pemiscot Leads

Caruthersville 18 is the largest district with 3 schools and 942 students. South Pemiscot Co. R-V serves another 604 students, providing several options for families in the area. No charter schools exist in the county, though one alternative school is available to meet specific student needs.

A Mix of Town and Rural Schools

Thirteen of the county's schools are in rural settings, while 5 serve town locales. Caruthersville Elementary is the largest campus with 496 students, but the overall average school size remains small at 191 students. This ensures that students receive individual attention regardless of whether they attend a town or rural facility.

School Overview

Total Schools

18

in Pemiscot County

Reported Enrollment

2,859

18 schools reporting

School Districts

8

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8
Middle1
High7
Other2

8 School Districts in Pemiscot County

CARUTHERSVILLE 18

3 schools
942 students

SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V

3 schools
604 students

HAYTI R-II

2 schools
603 students

NORTH PEMISCOT CO. R-I

2 schools
214 students

COOTER R-IV

2 schools
209 students

DELTA C-7

2 schools
159 students

PEMISCOT CO. R-III

1 school
128 students

PEMISCOT CO. SPEC. SCH. DIST.

3 schools
0 students

18 Public Schools in Pemiscot 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 data

Level

Showing 18 of 18 matching schools

CARUTHERSVILLE ELEMENTARY

CARUTHERSVILLE 18

CARUTHERSVILLE, 63830 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary496 students

MATHIS ELEMENTARY

HAYTI R-II

HAYTI, 63851 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary375 students

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V

STEELE, 63877 / Rural: Distant

Record1–6Primary261 students

CARUTHERSVILLE HIGH

CARUTHERSVILLE 18

CARUTHERSVILLE, 63830 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High258 students

SOUTH PEMISCOT HIGH

SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V

STEELE, 63877 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High245 students

HAYTI HIGH

HAYTI R-II

HAYTI, 63851 / Town: Remote

Record7–12High228 students

CARUTHERSVILLE MIDDLE

CARUTHERSVILLE 18

CARUTHERSVILLE, 63830 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle188 students

COOTER HIGH

COOTER R-IV

COOTER, 63839 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High135 students

PEMISCOT CO. R-III ELEM.

PEMISCOT CO. R-III

CARUTHERSVILLE, 63830 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary128 students

NORTH PEMISCOT SR. HIGH

NORTH PEMISCOT CO. R-I

WARDELL, 63879 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High113 students

ROSS ELEM.

NORTH PEMISCOT CO. R-I

Wardell, 63879 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary101 students

EAST ELEMENTARY

SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V

STEELE, 63877 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–KGPrimary98 students

DELTA C-7 HIGH

DELTA C-7

DEERING, 63840 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High85 students

COOTER ELEM.

COOTER R-IV

COOTER, 63839 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary74 students

DELTA C-7 ELEM.

DELTA C-7

DEERING, 63840 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary74 students

DIAGNOSTIC CTR.

PEMISCOT CO. SPEC. SCH. DIST.

HAYTI, 63851 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–12Alternative0 students

OAK VIEW LEARNING CTR.

PEMISCOT CO. SPEC. SCH. DIST.

HAYTI, 63851 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Other0 students

PEMISCOT CO CAREER TECH CTR

PEMISCOT CO. SPEC. SCH. DIST.

HAYTI, 63851 / Rural: Distant

Record11–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,407

State avg $6,334

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Missouri counties have the highest graduation rates?
Dallas County (97.0%), Dent County (97.0%), and Howell County (97.0%) currently lead Missouri among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Missouri?
Across Missouri counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,334. The highest current county values are St. Louis County ($9,027), Chariton County ($8,427), and Holt County ($8,173). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Pemiscot County?
Pemiscot County has a school score of 43/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Pemiscot County?
The high school graduation rate in Pemiscot County is 91.4%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Pemiscot County spend per student?
Pemiscot County spends $6,407 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Pemiscot County, Missouri — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Pemiscot County, Missouri?

Pemiscot County operates 18 public schools across 8 different districts, serving 2,859 students. The infrastructure includes 8 elementary schools, 7 high schools, and 1 middle school. This high number of districts relative to enrollment provides localized administration for diverse communities.

What are the major school districts in Pemiscot County, Missouri?

Caruthersville 18 is the largest district with 3 schools and 942 students. South Pemiscot Co. R-V serves another 604 students, providing several options for families in the area. No charter schools exist in the county, though one alternative school is available to meet specific student needs.

What is the school experience like in Pemiscot County?

Thirteen of the county's schools are in rural settings, while 5 serve town locales. Caruthersville Elementary is the largest campus with 496 students, but the overall average school size remains small at 191 students. This ensures that students receive individual attention regardless of whether they attend a town or rural facility.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.