Randolph County Schools & Education
Randolph County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,783
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#33
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Randolph County
Measured School Summary
Randolph County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.3%.
Funding Context
At $6,783 per pupil, Randolph County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 21% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Randolph 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
17 public schools and 5 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
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #33 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
92.3%
1.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,783
$449 above the state average
School coverage
17
5 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
Randolph County has 17 public schools across 5 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 Randolph 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
Randolph 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
#33
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.
MOBERLY
Elementary to high school visible
2,170 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
WESTRAN R-I
Elementary to high school visible
610 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
NORTHEAST RANDOLPH CO. R-IV
Elementary and high visible
341 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
HIGBEE R-VIII
Elementary to high school visible
211 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
MOBERLY is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Randolph County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Randolph 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 Randolph 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 school system with seventeen campuses
Randolph County supports 3,416 students across 17 public schools and five different districts. The landscape includes seven elementary schools, five high schools, and one alternative school. This distributed system provides various educational environments for families in central Missouri.
Moberly district anchors the region
The Moberly school district is the county's largest, operating eight schools for 2,170 students. Other notable districts include Westran R-I with 610 students and Higbee R-VIII with 211. No charter schools operate in the county, maintaining a 100% traditional public school landscape.
Mix of town and country campuses
The county offers a blend of 10 rural schools and seven town-based schools. Campuses are generally small to mid-sized, with an average enrollment of 228 students. Moberly Sr. High is the largest school in the county, serving 691 students in a town setting.
School Overview
Total Schools
17
in Randolph County
Reported Enrollment
3,416
17 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Randolph County
MOBERLY
WESTRAN R-I
NORTHEAST RANDOLPH CO. R-IV
HIGBEE R-VIII
RENICK R-V
17 Public Schools in Randolph 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 17 of 17 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOBERLY SR. HIGH | Record | MOBERLY | MOBERLY, 65270Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 691 |
| MOBERLY MIDDLE | Record | MOBERLY | MOBERLY, 65270Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 497 |
| GRATZ BROWN ELEM. | Record | MOBERLY | MOBERLY, 65270Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 436 |
| WESTRAN ELEM. | Record | WESTRAN R-I | HUNTSVILLE, 65259Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 298 |
| SOUTH PARK ELEM. | Record | MOBERLY | MOBERLY, 65270Town: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 230 |
| NORTHEAST HIGH | Record | NORTHEAST RANDOLPH CO. R-IV | CAIRO, 65239Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 199 |
| NORTH PARK ELEM. | Record | MOBERLY | MOBERLY, 65270Town: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 188 |
| WESTRAN HIGH | Record | WESTRAN R-I | HUNTSVILLE, 65259Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 178 |
| NORTHEAST ELEM. | Record | NORTHEAST RANDOLPH CO. R-IV | CAIRO, 65239Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 142 |
| WESTRAN MIDDLE | Record | WESTRAN R-I | CLIFTON HILL, 65244Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 134 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR | Record | MOBERLY | MOBERLY, 65270Town: Distant | PK | Other | 128 |
| HIGBEE ELEM. | Record | HIGBEE R-VIII | HIGBEE, 65257Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 102 |
| RENICK ELEM. | Record | RENICK R-V | RENICK, 65278Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 84 |
| HIGBEE HIGH | Record | HIGBEE R-VIII | HIGBEE, 65257Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 64 |
| HIGBEE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | HIGBEE R-VIII | HIGBEE, 65257Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 45 |
| MOBERLY AREA TECHNICAL CTR. | Record | MOBERLY | MOBERLY, 65270Town: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL | Record | MOBERLY | MOBERLY, 65270Town: Distant | KG–12 | Alternative | 0 |
NORTHEAST ELEM.
NORTHEAST RANDOLPH CO. R-IV
CAIRO, 65239 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,783
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Randolph County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Randolph County, Missouri?
Randolph County supports 3,416 students across 17 public schools and five different districts. The landscape includes seven elementary schools, five high schools, and one alternative school. This distributed system provides various educational environments for families in central Missouri.
What are the major school districts in Randolph County, Missouri?
The Moberly school district is the county's largest, operating eight schools for 2,170 students. Other notable districts include Westran R-I with 610 students and Higbee R-VIII with 211. No charter schools operate in the county, maintaining a 100% traditional public school landscape.
What is the school experience like in Randolph County?
The county offers a blend of 10 rural schools and seven town-based schools. Campuses are generally small to mid-sized, with an average enrollment of 228 students. Moberly Sr. High is the largest school in the county, serving 691 students in a town setting.
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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.