Saline County Schools & Education
Saline County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,206
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#98
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Saline County
Measured School Summary
Saline County faces educational challenges with a school score of 31/100 and a graduation rate of 88.6%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,206 per pupil, Saline County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 29% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Saline 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
18 public schools and 8 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
31/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #98 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
88.6%
2.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,206
$128 below the state average
School coverage
18
8 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Saline County has 18 public schools across 8 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 Saline 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.
Review-carefully county
Saline County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#98
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points below 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.
MARSHALL
Elementary to high school visible
2,420 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
SWEET SPRINGS R-VII
Elementary and high visible
402 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
SLATER
Elementary and high visible
342 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
MIAMI R-I
Elementary school only in this slice
72 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
MARSHALL is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Saline County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Saline 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 Saline 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 Network of Saline Schools
Saline County operates a robust system of 18 public schools, serving a total population of 3,484 students. Eight different districts manage this diverse infrastructure, which includes 11 elementary schools and five high schools. This distributed network ensures that students across the county have local access to primary and secondary education.
Marshall District Anchors the County
The Marshall school district is the largest by far, serving 2,420 students across seven distinct schools. Other significant districts include Slater, which manages two schools for its 342 students. No charter schools exist in Saline County, meaning the vast majority of families rely on these eight established public districts.
Bridging Towns and Rural Landscapes
The county offers a mix of settings, with 11 schools in rural areas and seven located within town centers. Marshall Sr. High is the largest school with 765 students, while many rural elementary schools provide a much smaller, intimate atmosphere. This variety allows families to choose between larger town-based campuses or smaller rural environments.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Saline County
Reported Enrollment
3,484
18 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Saline County
MARSHALL
SWEET SPRINGS R-VII
SLATER
MIAMI R-I
MALTA BEND R-V
HARDEMAN R-X
OREARVILLE R-IV
GILLIAM C-4
18 Public Schools in Saline 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 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARSHALL SR. HIGH | Record | MARSHALL | MARSHALL, 65340Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 765 |
| BUEKER MIDDLE | Record | MARSHALL | MARSHALL, 65340Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 701 |
| SPAINHOWER PRIMARY SCHOOL | Record | MARSHALL | MARSHALL, 65340Town: Remote | PK–1 | Primary | 426 |
| ALEXANDER ELEM. | Record | SLATER | SLATER, 65349Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 211 |
| SWEET SPRINGS ELEM. | Record | SWEET SPRINGS R-VII | SWEET SPRINGS, 65351Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 210 |
| BENTON ELEM. | Record | MARSHALL | MARSHALL, 65340Town: Remote | 2–4 | Primary | 206 |
| EASTWOOD ELEM. | Record | MARSHALL | MARSHALL, 65340Town: Remote | 2–4 | Primary | 201 |
| SWEET SPRINGS HIGH | Record | SWEET SPRINGS R-VII | SWEET SPRINGS, 65351Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 192 |
| SLATER HIGH | Record | SLATER | SLATER, 65349Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 131 |
| SOUTHEAST ELEM. | Record | MARSHALL | MARSHALL, 65340Town: Remote | 2–4 | Primary | 121 |
| MIAMI ELEM. | Record | MIAMI R-I | MIAMI, 65344Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 72 |
| HARDEMAN ELEM. | Record | HARDEMAN R-X | MARSHALL, 65340Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 69 |
| OREARVILLE ELEM. | Record | OREARVILLE R-IV | SLATER, 65349Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 68 |
| Malta Bend High School | Record | MALTA BEND R-V | Malta Bend, 65339Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 40 |
| GILLIAM ELEM. | Record | GILLIAM C-4 | GILLIAM, 65330Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 34 |
| Malta Bend Elementary School | Record | MALTA BEND R-V | Malta Bend, 65339Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 30 |
| PRAIRIE VIEW SCHOOL | Record | MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED | MARSHALL, 65340Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Special Education | 7 |
| SALINE CO. CAREER CTR. | Record | MARSHALL | MARSHALL, 65340Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
SWEET SPRINGS ELEM.
SWEET SPRINGS R-VII
SWEET SPRINGS, 65351 / Rural: Remote
Malta Bend Elementary School
MALTA BEND R-V
Malta Bend, 65339 / Rural: Distant
PRAIRIE VIEW SCHOOL
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
MARSHALL, 65340 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,206
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Saline County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Saline County, Missouri?
Saline County operates a robust system of 18 public schools, serving a total population of 3,484 students. Eight different districts manage this diverse infrastructure, which includes 11 elementary schools and five high schools. This distributed network ensures that students across the county have local access to primary and secondary education.
What are the major school districts in Saline County, Missouri?
The Marshall school district is the largest by far, serving 2,420 students across seven distinct schools. Other significant districts include Slater, which manages two schools for its 342 students. No charter schools exist in Saline County, meaning the vast majority of families rely on these eight established public districts.
What is the school experience like in Saline County?
The county offers a mix of settings, with 11 schools in rural areas and seven located within town centers. Marshall Sr. High is the largest school with 765 students, while many rural elementary schools provide a much smaller, intimate atmosphere. This variety allows families to choose between larger town-based campuses or smaller rural environments.
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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.