Pike County Schools & Education
Pike County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,343
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#43
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Pike County
Measured School Summary
Pike County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.5%.
Funding Context
At $6,343 per pupil, Pike County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Pike 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
12 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
47/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #43 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
92.5%
1.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,343
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
12
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
Pike County has 12 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 Pike 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
Pike 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
#43
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
BOWLING GREEN R-I
Elementary to high school visible
1,331 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
LOUISIANA R-II
Elementary to high school visible
721 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
PIKE CO. R-III
Elementary and high visible
445 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
BONCL R-X
Elementary school only in this slice
52 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
BOWLING GREEN R-I is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Pike County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pike 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 Pike 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.
Small-town education across twelve public schools
Pike County manages 12 public schools serving a total enrollment of 2,559 students. The infrastructure is spread across four districts and includes five elementary schools and four high schools. This compact system ensures that educational facilities remain close to the communities they serve.
Bowling Green R-I anchors the county
Bowling Green R-I is the largest district in the county, operating four schools for 1,331 students. Louisiana R-II serves another 721 students across three local campuses. All schools in the county are traditional public schools, with zero charter school presence.
Rural charm with small campus sizes
Education here feels personal, with an average school size of just 233 students. Seven schools are located in rural areas while five are in town settings, reflecting the county's agricultural roots. Bowling Green Elementary is the largest campus in the system, hosting 558 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Pike County
Reported Enrollment
2,559
12 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Pike County
BOWLING GREEN R-I
LOUISIANA R-II
PIKE CO. R-III
BONCL R-X
12 Public Schools in Pike 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 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOWLING GREEN ELEM. | Record | BOWLING GREEN R-I | BOWLING GREEN, 63334Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 558 |
| BOWLING GREEN HIGH | Record | BOWLING GREEN R-I | BOWLING GREEN, 63334Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 364 |
| LOUISIANA ELEM. | Record | LOUISIANA R-II | LOUISIANA, 63353Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 322 |
| BOWLING GREEN MIDDLE | Record | BOWLING GREEN R-I | BOWLING GREEN, 63334Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 293 |
| CLOPTON ELEM. | Record | PIKE CO. R-III | CLARKSVILLE, 63336Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 244 |
| LOUISIANA HIGH | Record | LOUISIANA R-II | LOUISIANA, 63353Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 226 |
| CLOPTON HIGH | Record | PIKE CO. R-III | CLARKSVILLE, 63336Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 201 |
| LOUISIANA MIDDLE | Record | LOUISIANA R-II | LOUISIANA, 63353Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 173 |
| FRANKFORD ELEM. | Record | BOWLING GREEN R-I | FRANKFORD, 63441Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 116 |
| BONCL Elem. | Record | BONCL R-X | Louisiana, 63353Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 52 |
| LILLIAN SCHAPER SCHOOL | Record | MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED | BOWLING GREEN, 63334Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Special Education | 10 |
| PIKE/LINCOLN TECHNICAL CTR. | Record | PIKE CO. R-III | EOLIA, 63344Rural: Remote | 10–12 | Vocational | 0 |
BOWLING GREEN ELEM.
BOWLING GREEN R-I
BOWLING GREEN, 63334 / Town: Remote
LILLIAN SCHAPER SCHOOL
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
BOWLING GREEN, 63334 / Rural: Fringe
PIKE/LINCOLN TECHNICAL CTR.
PIKE CO. R-III
EOLIA, 63344 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,343
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Pike County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Pike County, Missouri?
Pike County manages 12 public schools serving a total enrollment of 2,559 students. The infrastructure is spread across four districts and includes five elementary schools and four high schools. This compact system ensures that educational facilities remain close to the communities they serve.
What are the major school districts in Pike County, Missouri?
Bowling Green R-I is the largest district in the county, operating four schools for 1,331 students. Louisiana R-II serves another 721 students across three local campuses. All schools in the county are traditional public schools, with zero charter school presence.
What is the school experience like in Pike County?
Education here feels personal, with an average school size of just 233 students. Seven schools are located in rural areas while five are in town settings, reflecting the county's agricultural roots. Bowling Green Elementary is the largest campus in the system, hosting 558 students.
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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.