SMITH COTTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHL
Reported Enrollment
1,130
students
District
SEDALIA 200
County Context Score
45/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
312 EAST BROADWAY, SEDALIA, MO, 65301
School District
SEDALIA 200
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 292783003143
- District ID
- 2927830
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
6–8
Middle · Regular
Enrollment
1,130 students
School Setting
Town: Remote
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
SMITH COTTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHL is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Pettis County has 20 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 9 schools. Similar-school links show 1 peer record when available.
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What SMITH COTTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHL tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: SEDALIA 200, Pettis County, and comparable middle schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 6–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other middle schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Town: Remote matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for SMITH COTTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHL. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with SEDALIA 200.
1,130 students
SMITH COTTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHL reports 1,130 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 1 other middle schools in Pettis County with enrollment data, 1 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 384 students.
2 middle schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 757 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
9 district schools
SEDALIA 200 lists 5 primary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a middle-school choice, confirm which high school students usually continue to and whether program eligibility changes by address.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
5
Middle
2
High
1
Other
1
Nearby context inside SEDALIA 200
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School Profile FAQ
Is SMITH COTTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHL a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with SEDALIA 200.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for SMITH COTTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHL?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the SMITH COTTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHL data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare SMITH COTTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHL with nearby schools?
SMITH COTTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHL should be compared with 2 middle schools in Pettis County, plus other schools in SEDALIA 200. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for SMITH COTTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHL?
Before using SMITH COTTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHL in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with SEDALIA 200.
Part of SEDALIA 200
SMITH COTTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHL is one of 9 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 5,042 students across 9 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
9
Reported Enrollment
5,042
9 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- HEBER HUNT ELEM.KG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- HORACE MANN ELEM.KG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- SMITH-COTTON HIGH SCHOOL9–12 · HighProfile
- WASHINGTON ELEM.KG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- SEDALIA MIDDLE SCHOOL5 · MiddleListed only
- PARKVIEW ELEM.KG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- SKYLINE ELEM.KG–4 · PrimaryListed only
- EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.PK · OtherListed only
Similar Schools
SEDALIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Pettis County Schools
County Context Score
45/100
County-level composite across 20 public schools
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.