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Randolph County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 3Middle 1High 2Other 2

8 listed schools in this county slice.

WESTRAN R-I

Elementary to high school visible

610 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

NORTHEAST RANDOLPH CO. R-IV

Elementary and high visible

341 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

HIGBEE R-VIII

Elementary to high school visible

211 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

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

Elementary7
Middle3
High5
Other2

5 School Districts in Randolph County

MOBERLY

8 schools
2,170 students

WESTRAN R-I

3 schools
610 students

NORTHEAST RANDOLPH CO. R-IV

2 schools
341 students

HIGBEE R-VIII

3 schools
211 students

RENICK R-V

1 school
84 students

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 data

Level

Showing 17 of 17 matching schools

MOBERLY SR. HIGH

MOBERLY

MOBERLY, 65270 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High691 students

MOBERLY MIDDLE

MOBERLY

MOBERLY, 65270 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle497 students

GRATZ BROWN ELEM.

MOBERLY

MOBERLY, 65270 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary436 students

WESTRAN ELEM.

WESTRAN R-I

HUNTSVILLE, 65259 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary298 students

SOUTH PARK ELEM.

MOBERLY

MOBERLY, 65270 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–2Primary230 students

NORTHEAST HIGH

NORTHEAST RANDOLPH CO. R-IV

CAIRO, 65239 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High199 students

NORTH PARK ELEM.

MOBERLY

MOBERLY, 65270 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–2Primary188 students

WESTRAN HIGH

WESTRAN R-I

HUNTSVILLE, 65259 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High178 students

NORTHEAST ELEM.

NORTHEAST RANDOLPH CO. R-IV

CAIRO, 65239 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary142 students

WESTRAN MIDDLE

WESTRAN R-I

CLIFTON HILL, 65244 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle134 students

EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR

MOBERLY

MOBERLY, 65270 / Town: Distant

RecordPKOther128 students

HIGBEE ELEM.

HIGBEE R-VIII

HIGBEE, 65257 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary102 students

RENICK ELEM.

RENICK R-V

RENICK, 65278 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary84 students

HIGBEE HIGH

HIGBEE R-VIII

HIGBEE, 65257 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High64 students

HIGBEE MIDDLE SCHOOL

HIGBEE R-VIII

HIGBEE, 65257 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle45 students

MOBERLY AREA TECHNICAL CTR.

MOBERLY

MOBERLY, 65270 / Town: Distant

Record9–12Vocational0 students

NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL

MOBERLY

MOBERLY, 65270 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–12Alternative0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,783

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 Randolph County?
Randolph County has a school score of 52/100, 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 Randolph County?
The high school graduation rate in Randolph County is 92.3%, 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 Randolph County spend per student?
Randolph County spends $6,783 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 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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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.