Ray County Public Schools
Ray County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
12
public schools
Total Enrollment
3,376
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Ray County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Missouri; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Ray County has 4 district entries. RICHMOND R-XVI is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 4 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. RICHMOND has the most listed schools, with 4 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Ray County
Reported Enrollment
3,376
12 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Ray County
RICHMOND R-XVI
LAWSON R-XIV
ORRICK R-XI
HARDIN-CENTRAL C-2
12 Public Schools in Ray 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHMOND HIGH | Listed only | RICHMOND R-XVI | RICHMOND, 64085Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 454 |
| SUNRISE ELEM. | Listed only | RICHMOND R-XVI | RICHMOND, 64085Rural: Fringe | 2–5 | Primary | 447 |
| SOUTHWEST ELEM. | Listed only | LAWSON R-XIV | LAWSON, 64062Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 415 |
| RICHMOND MIDDLE | Listed only | RICHMOND R-XVI | RICHMOND, 64085Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 359 |
| LAWSON HIGH | Listed only | LAWSON R-XIV | LAWSON, 64062Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 338 |
| LAWSON MIDDLE | Listed only | LAWSON R-XIV | LAWSON, 64062Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 337 |
| DEAR ELEM. | Listed only | RICHMOND R-XVI | RICHMOND, 64085Town: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 299 |
| ELKHORN ELEMENTARY | Listed only | EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40 | EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, 64024Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 207 |
| ORRICK ELEM. | Listed only | ORRICK R-XI | ORRICK, 64077Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 170 |
| HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM. | Listed only | HARDIN-CENTRAL C-2 | HARDIN, 64035Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 125 |
| ORRICK HIGH | Listed only | ORRICK R-XI | ORRICK, 64077Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 121 |
| HARDIN-CENTRAL HIGH | Listed only | HARDIN-CENTRAL C-2 | HARDIN, 64035Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 104 |
RICHMOND HIGH
RICHMOND R-XVI
RICHMOND, 64085 / Town: Distant
SUNRISE ELEM.
RICHMOND R-XVI
RICHMOND, 64085 / Rural: Fringe
SOUTHWEST ELEM.
LAWSON R-XIV
LAWSON, 64062 / Rural: Distant
RICHMOND MIDDLE
RICHMOND R-XVI
RICHMOND, 64085 / Town: Distant
LAWSON HIGH
LAWSON R-XIV
LAWSON, 64062 / Rural: Distant
LAWSON MIDDLE
LAWSON R-XIV
LAWSON, 64062 / Rural: Distant
DEAR ELEM.
RICHMOND R-XVI
RICHMOND, 64085 / Town: Distant
ELKHORN ELEMENTARY
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, 64024 / Rural: Distant
ORRICK ELEM.
ORRICK R-XI
ORRICK, 64077 / Rural: Distant
HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM.
HARDIN-CENTRAL C-2
HARDIN, 64035 / Rural: Distant
ORRICK HIGH
ORRICK R-XI
ORRICK, 64077 / Rural: Distant
HARDIN-CENTRAL HIGH
HARDIN-CENTRAL C-2
HARDIN, 64035 / Rural: Distant
Ray County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Ray County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Missouri. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Ray County public school directory?
The directory lists 12 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Ray County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Ray County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Ray County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Ray County?
Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
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.