Pemiscot County Schools & Education
Pemiscot County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
3 listed schools in this county slice.
SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V
Elementary and high visible
604 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
HAYTI R-II
Elementary and high visible
603 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
NORTH PEMISCOT CO. R-I
Elementary and high visible
214 students
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
8 School Districts in Pemiscot County
CARUTHERSVILLE 18
SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V
HAYTI R-II
NORTH PEMISCOT CO. R-I
COOTER R-IV
DELTA C-7
PEMISCOT CO. R-III
PEMISCOT CO. SPEC. SCH. DIST.
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 dataLevel
Showing 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARUTHERSVILLE ELEMENTARY | Record | CARUTHERSVILLE 18 | CARUTHERSVILLE, 63830Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 496 |
| MATHIS ELEMENTARY | Record | HAYTI R-II | HAYTI, 63851Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 375 |
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY | Record | SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V | STEELE, 63877Rural: Distant | 1–6 | Primary | 261 |
| CARUTHERSVILLE HIGH | Record | CARUTHERSVILLE 18 | CARUTHERSVILLE, 63830Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 258 |
| SOUTH PEMISCOT HIGH | Record | SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V | STEELE, 63877Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 245 |
| HAYTI HIGH | Record | HAYTI R-II | HAYTI, 63851Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 228 |
| CARUTHERSVILLE MIDDLE | Record | CARUTHERSVILLE 18 | CARUTHERSVILLE, 63830Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 188 |
| COOTER HIGH | Record | COOTER R-IV | COOTER, 63839Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 135 |
| PEMISCOT CO. R-III ELEM. | Record | PEMISCOT CO. R-III | CARUTHERSVILLE, 63830Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 128 |
| NORTH PEMISCOT SR. HIGH | Record | NORTH PEMISCOT CO. R-I | WARDELL, 63879Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 113 |
| ROSS ELEM. | Record | NORTH PEMISCOT CO. R-I | Wardell, 63879Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 101 |
| EAST ELEMENTARY | Record | SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V | STEELE, 63877Rural: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 98 |
| DELTA C-7 HIGH | Record | DELTA C-7 | DEERING, 63840Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 85 |
| COOTER ELEM. | Record | COOTER R-IV | COOTER, 63839Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 74 |
| DELTA C-7 ELEM. | Record | DELTA C-7 | DEERING, 63840Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 74 |
| DIAGNOSTIC CTR. | Record | PEMISCOT CO. SPEC. SCH. DIST. | HAYTI, 63851Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| OAK VIEW LEARNING CTR. | Record | PEMISCOT CO. SPEC. SCH. DIST. | HAYTI, 63851Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 0 |
| PEMISCOT CO CAREER TECH CTR | Record | PEMISCOT CO. SPEC. SCH. DIST. | HAYTI, 63851Rural: Distant | 11–12 | Vocational | 0 |
CARUTHERSVILLE ELEMENTARY
CARUTHERSVILLE 18
CARUTHERSVILLE, 63830 / Town: Remote
CARUTHERSVILLE MIDDLE
CARUTHERSVILLE 18
CARUTHERSVILLE, 63830 / Town: Remote
PEMISCOT CO. R-III ELEM.
PEMISCOT CO. R-III
CARUTHERSVILLE, 63830 / Rural: Distant
NORTH PEMISCOT SR. HIGH
NORTH PEMISCOT CO. R-I
WARDELL, 63879 / Rural: Distant
DIAGNOSTIC CTR.
PEMISCOT CO. SPEC. SCH. DIST.
HAYTI, 63851 / Rural: Distant
OAK VIEW LEARNING CTR.
PEMISCOT CO. SPEC. SCH. DIST.
HAYTI, 63851 / Rural: Distant
PEMISCOT CO CAREER TECH CTR
PEMISCOT CO. SPEC. SCH. DIST.
HAYTI, 63851 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,407
State avg $6,334
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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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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.