Scotland County Schools & Education
Scotland County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,879
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
41/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#70
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Scotland County
Measured School Summary
Scotland County has midrange measured school signals (score: 41/100) with a graduation rate of 84.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
At $7,879 per pupil, Scotland County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 6% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 24% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Scotland 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
41/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #70 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
84.0%
7.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,879
$1,545 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
Scotland 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.
What Scotland 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
Scotland 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
#70
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
SCOTLAND CO. R-I
Elementary and high visible
547 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
SCOTLAND 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 Scotland 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 Scotland 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.
Streamlined Learning in Scotland County
Scotland County maintains a focused educational system with two public schools serving a total of 547 students. A single school district manages the county’s infrastructure, which is divided into one elementary and one high school. This structure provides an average school size of 274 students, ensuring a personalized experience.
One District, One Mission
Scotland County R-I is the sole provider of public education in the county, managing all 547 enrolled students. There are zero charter schools, which allows the community to focus its entire support system on this single district. Residents benefit from a clear, direct relationship with their local school board and administrators.
The Heart of a Rural Community
Both schools in the county are located in rural settings, reflecting the area's peaceful and agrarian character. Scotland Co. Elementary serves 311 students, making it the largest building in the district. This 100% rural landscape offers a stable and traditional environment for students to grow and learn together.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Scotland County
Reported Enrollment
547
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Scotland County
SCOTLAND CO. R-I
2 Public Schools in Scotland 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 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTLAND CO. ELEM. | Record | SCOTLAND CO. R-I | Memphis, 63555Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 311 |
| SCOTLAND CO. HIGH | Record | SCOTLAND CO. R-I | MEMPHIS, 63555Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 236 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,879
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Scotland County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Scotland County, Missouri?
Scotland County maintains a focused educational system with two public schools serving a total of 547 students. A single school district manages the county’s infrastructure, which is divided into one elementary and one high school. This structure provides an average school size of 274 students, ensuring a personalized experience.
What are the major school districts in Scotland County, Missouri?
Scotland County R-I is the sole provider of public education in the county, managing all 547 enrolled students. There are zero charter schools, which allows the community to focus its entire support system on this single district. Residents benefit from a clear, direct relationship with their local school board and administrators.
What is the school experience like in Scotland County?
Both schools in the county are located in rural settings, reflecting the area's peaceful and agrarian character. Scotland Co. Elementary serves 311 students, making it the largest building in the district. This 100% rural landscape offers a stable and traditional environment for students to grow and learn together.
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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.