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Ralls County Schools & Education

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,698

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,334

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 43/100

State Score Position

#40

of 115 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Ralls County

Measured School Summary

Ralls County performs at an average level with a school score of 48/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.

Funding Context

At $5,698 per pupil, Ralls County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 11% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Ralls 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

3 public schools and 1 district 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

48/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #40 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.

Completion

95.0%

3.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,698

$636 below the state average

School coverage

3

1 district 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

Ralls County has 3 public schools across 1 district, 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 Ralls 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.

Small-system county

Ralls County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#40

of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.

RALLS CO. R-II

Elementary to high school visible

834 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

RALLS CO. R-II 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 Ralls County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

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 Ralls 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.

Streamlined education through three public schools

Ralls County maintains a focused educational footprint with three schools serving 834 students. A single school district manages the elementary, middle, and high school levels for the entire county. This small-scale infrastructure ensures every student in the county follows a unified curriculum.

Ralls County R-II leads the way

The Ralls County R-II district manages all 834 students in the county's public school system. This centralized management allows for a cohesive educational experience across all grades. The county features zero charter schools, maintaining a traditional public school focus.

Small, rural schools with a community feel

Every school in the county is situated in a rural locale, providing a quiet and focused atmosphere for students. The average school size is just 278 students, with Mark Twain Jr. High being the smallest at 202 students. Ralls County Elementary is the largest campus, hosting 375 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

3

in Ralls County

Reported Enrollment

834

3 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Ralls County

RALLS CO. R-II

3 schools
834 students enrolled

3 Public Schools in Ralls 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 3 of 3 matching schools

RALLS COUNTY ELEMENTARY

RALLS CO. R-II

CENTER, 63436 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary375 students

MARK TWAIN SR. HIGH

RALLS CO. R-II

CENTER, 63436 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High257 students

MARK TWAIN JR. HIGH

RALLS CO. R-II

CENTER, 63436 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle202 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,698

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 Ralls County?
Ralls County has a school score of 48/100, 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 Ralls County?
The high school graduation rate in Ralls County is 95.0%, 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 Ralls County spend per student?
Ralls County spends $5,698 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 Ralls County, Missouri — FAQ

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

Ralls County maintains a focused educational footprint with three schools serving 834 students. A single school district manages the elementary, middle, and high school levels for the entire county. This small-scale infrastructure ensures every student in the county follows a unified curriculum.

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

The Ralls County R-II district manages all 834 students in the county's public school system. This centralized management allows for a cohesive educational experience across all grades. The county features zero charter schools, maintaining a traditional public school focus.

What is the school experience like in Ralls County?

Every school in the county is situated in a rural locale, providing a quiet and focused atmosphere for students. The average school size is just 278 students, with Mark Twain Jr. High being the smallest at 202 students. Ralls County Elementary is the largest campus, hosting 375 students.

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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.