Stoddard County Schools & Education
Stoddard County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,667
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#63
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Stoddard County
Measured School Summary
Stoddard County performs at an average level with a school score of 42/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,667 per pupil, Stoddard County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Stoddard 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
23 public schools and 7 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
42/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #63 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
93.0%
1.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,667
$667 below the state average
School coverage
23
7 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
Stoddard County has 23 public schools across 7 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 Stoddard 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
Stoddard 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
#63
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 1 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.
DEXTER R-XI
Elementary to high school visible
2,039 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
PUXICO R-VIII
Elementary to high school visible
747 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
BLOOMFIELD R-XIV
Elementary to high school visible
616 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
BERNIE R-XIII
Elementary and high visible
508 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
DEXTER R-XI is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Stoddard County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Stoddard 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 Stoddard 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.
Broad Rural Coverage in Stoddard County
Stoddard County operates 23 public schools across seven districts, educating a total of 4,810 students. The landscape is well-distributed with eight elementary and eight high schools ensuring access for rural families.
Dexter R-XI Leads the Local Education Scene
Dexter R-XI is the largest district in the county, serving 2,039 students across five schools. Puxico R-VIII and Bloomfield R-XIV also provide substantial coverage, and no charter schools currently operate in the county.
Rural Learning with Small-Town Hubs
The majority of schools are rural, but town-based hubs like Dexter High serve up to 587 students. With an average school size of 219, students receive personalized attention while still having access to competitive high school programs.
School Overview
Total Schools
23
in Stoddard County
Reported Enrollment
4,810
23 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Stoddard County
DEXTER R-XI
PUXICO R-VIII
BLOOMFIELD R-XIV
BERNIE R-XIII
ADVANCE R-IV
RICHLAND R-I
BELL CITY R-II
23 Public Schools in Stoddard 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 20 of 23 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEXTER HIGH | Record | DEXTER R-XI | DEXTER, 63841Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 587 |
| SOUTHWEST ELEM. | Record | DEXTER R-XI | DEXTER, 63841Town: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 473 |
| CENTRAL ELEM. | Record | DEXTER R-XI | DEXTER, 63841Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 451 |
| T. S. HILL MIDDLE | Record | DEXTER R-XI | DEXTER, 63841Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 443 |
| PUXICO ELEM. | Record | PUXICO R-VIII | PUXICO, 63960Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 358 |
| BERNIE ELEM. | Record | BERNIE R-XIII | BERNIE, 63822Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 280 |
| BLOOMFIELD ELEM. | Record | BLOOMFIELD R-XIV | BLOOMFIELD, 63825Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 258 |
| ADVANCE ELEM. | Record | ADVANCE R-IV | ADVANCE, 63730Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 237 |
| BERNIE HIGH | Record | BERNIE R-XIII | BERNIE, 63822Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 228 |
| PUXICO HIGH | Record | PUXICO R-VIII | PUXICO, 63960Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 184 |
| ADVANCE HIGH | Record | ADVANCE R-IV | ADVANCE, 63730Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 183 |
| BLOOMFIELD HIGH | Record | BLOOMFIELD R-XIV | BLOOMFIELD, 63825Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 182 |
| PUXICO JR. HIGH | Record | PUXICO R-VIII | PUXICO, 63960Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 181 |
| BLOOMFIELD MIDDLE | Record | BLOOMFIELD R-XIV | BLOOMFIELD, 63825Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 174 |
| RICHLAND ELEM. | Record | RICHLAND R-I | ESSEX, 63846Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 145 |
| RICHLAND HIGH | Record | RICHLAND R-I | ESSEX, 63846Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 122 |
| BELL CITY HIGH | Record | BELL CITY R-II | BELL CITY, 63735Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 100 |
| BELL CITY ELEM. | Record | BELL CITY R-II | BELL CITY, 63735Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 99 |
| SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL | Record | DEXTER R-XI | DEXTER, 63841Town: Remote | PK | Other | 85 |
| MINGO PUXICO TECHNICAL HIGH | Record | PUXICO R-VIII | PUXICO, 63960Rural: Remote | 12 | Vocational | 24 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,667
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Stoddard County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Stoddard County, Missouri?
Stoddard County operates 23 public schools across seven districts, educating a total of 4,810 students. The landscape is well-distributed with eight elementary and eight high schools ensuring access for rural families.
What are the major school districts in Stoddard County, Missouri?
Dexter R-XI is the largest district in the county, serving 2,039 students across five schools. Puxico R-VIII and Bloomfield R-XIV also provide substantial coverage, and no charter schools currently operate in the county.
What is the school experience like in Stoddard County?
The majority of schools are rural, but town-based hubs like Dexter High serve up to 587 students. With an average school size of 219, students receive personalized attention while still having access to competitive high school programs.
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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.