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Schuyler County Schools & Education

School Score

61/100

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

$6,846

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,334

School Score

61/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 43/100

State Score Position

#9

of 115 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Schuyler County

Measured School Summary

Schuyler County performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.

Funding Context

At $6,846 per pupil, Schuyler County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 41% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Schuyler 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

2 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

61/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #9 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.

Completion

95.0%

3.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,846

$512 above the state average

School coverage

2

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

Schuyler County has 2 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 Schuyler 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

Schuyler 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

#9

of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 18 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.

SCHUYLER CO. R-I

Elementary and high visible

596 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

SCHUYLER CO. R-I is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Schuyler County?

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

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

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 Schuyler 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.

Unified and Focused Education in Schuyler

Schuyler County operates under a single, unified district model with two public schools serving 596 students. This streamlined infrastructure consists of one elementary school and one high school. By consolidating resources into one district, the county maintains a clear and consistent educational pathway from kindergarten through graduation.

Schuyler County R-I: A Single District Focus

The Schuyler County R-I district manages 100% of the public school population across its two regional campuses. There are no charter schools, ensuring that all local educational resources are focused on this single district. This structure creates a very high level of community involvement and administrative accountability.

A Classic Rural School Environment

Education in Schuyler County is entirely rural, with both schools serving the local community in a quiet, dedicated setting. Schuyler Co. Elementary is the larger of the two with 354 students, while the high school maintains 242 students. This small-scale environment ensures that students and staff interact closely throughout their entire academic careers.

School Overview

Total Schools

2

in Schuyler County

Reported Enrollment

596

2 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0

1 School District in Schuyler County

SCHUYLER CO. R-I

2 schools
596 students enrolled

2 Public Schools in Schuyler 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 2 of 2 matching schools

SCHUYLER CO. ELEM.

SCHUYLER CO. R-I

QUEEN CITY, 63561 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary354 students

SCHUYLER CO. HIGH

SCHUYLER CO. R-I

QUEEN CITY, 63561 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High242 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,846

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 Schuyler County?
Schuyler County has a school score of 61/100, 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 Schuyler County?
The high school graduation rate in Schuyler 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 Schuyler County spend per student?
Schuyler County spends $6,846 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 Schuyler County, Missouri — FAQ

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

Schuyler County operates under a single, unified district model with two public schools serving 596 students. This streamlined infrastructure consists of one elementary school and one high school. By consolidating resources into one district, the county maintains a clear and consistent educational pathway from kindergarten through graduation.

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

The Schuyler County R-I district manages 100% of the public school population across its two regional campuses. There are no charter schools, ensuring that all local educational resources are focused on this single district. This structure creates a very high level of community involvement and administrative accountability.

What is the school experience like in Schuyler County?

Education in Schuyler County is entirely rural, with both schools serving the local community in a quiet, dedicated setting. Schuyler Co. Elementary is the larger of the two with 354 students, while the high school maintains 242 students. This small-scale environment ensures that students and staff interact closely throughout their entire academic careers.

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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.