Stone County Schools & Education
Stone County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,888
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#6
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Stone County
Measured School Summary
Stone County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.3%.
Funding Context
At $6,888 per pupil, Stone County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 46% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Stone 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
16 public schools and 5 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
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #6 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
95.3%
4.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,888
$554 above the state average
School coverage
16
5 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
Stone County has 16 public schools across 5 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 Stone 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
Stone 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
#6
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 20 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.
REEDS SPRING R-IV
Elementary to high school visible
1,807 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
CRANE R-III
Elementary and high visible
555 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
BLUE EYE R-V
Elementary to high school visible
546 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
GALENA R-II
Elementary and high visible
418 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
REEDS SPRING R-IV 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 Stone County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Stone 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 Stone 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 Rural Network of Sixteen Schools
Stone County operates 16 public schools across five districts, serving a total of 3,513 students. The infrastructure includes six elementary, three middle, and seven high schools, along with one alternative learning facility.
Reeds Spring R-IV Leads the Region
Reeds Spring R-IV is the largest district in the county, managing seven schools and 1,807 students. All education is provided through traditional public districts, as there are no charter schools operating in the area.
Small Rural Schools Define the Experience
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a consistent, community-focused learning environment. Students attend campuses with an average size of 251, ranging from Reeds Spring High with 602 students down to smaller primary centers.
School Overview
Total Schools
16
in Stone County
Reported Enrollment
3,513
16 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Stone County
REEDS SPRING R-IV
CRANE R-III
BLUE EYE R-V
GALENA R-II
HURLEY R-I
16 Public Schools in Stone 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 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REEDS SPRING HIGH | Record | REEDS SPRING R-IV | REEDS SPRING, 65737Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 602 |
| REEDS SPRING ELEM. | Record | REEDS SPRING R-IV | REEDS SPRING, 65737Rural: Distant | 2–4 | Primary | 358 |
| CRANE ELEM. | Record | CRANE R-III | CRANE, 65633Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 310 |
| REEDS SPRING PRIMARY | Record | REEDS SPRING R-IV | REEDS SPRING, 65737Rural: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 308 |
| REEDS SPRING MIDDLE | Record | REEDS SPRING R-IV | REEDS SPRING, 65737Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 286 |
| REEDS SPRING INTERMEDIATE | Record | REEDS SPRING R-IV | REEDS SPRING, 65737Rural: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 253 |
| CRANE HIGH | Record | CRANE R-III | CRANE, 65633Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 245 |
| GALENA HIGH | Record | GALENA R-II | GALENA, 65656Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 222 |
| BLUE EYE ELEM. | Record | BLUE EYE R-V | BLUE EYE, 65611Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 198 |
| GALENA-ABESVILLE ELEM. | Record | GALENA R-II | GALENA, 65656Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 196 |
| BLUE EYE HIGH | Record | BLUE EYE R-V | BLUE EYE, 65611Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 178 |
| BLUE EYE MIDDLE | Record | BLUE EYE R-V | BLUE EYE, 65611Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 170 |
| HURLEY ELEM. | Record | HURLEY R-I | HURLEY, 65675Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 101 |
| HURLEY HIGH | Record | HURLEY R-I | HURLEY, 65675Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 86 |
| GIBSON TECHNICAL CTR. | Record | REEDS SPRING R-IV | REEDS SPRING, 65737Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| NEW HORIZONS ALTERNATIVE | Record | REEDS SPRING R-IV | REEDS SPRING, 65737Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
REEDS SPRING PRIMARY
REEDS SPRING R-IV
REEDS SPRING, 65737 / Rural: Distant
REEDS SPRING INTERMEDIATE
REEDS SPRING R-IV
REEDS SPRING, 65737 / Rural: Distant
GIBSON TECHNICAL CTR.
REEDS SPRING R-IV
REEDS SPRING, 65737 / Rural: Distant
NEW HORIZONS ALTERNATIVE
REEDS SPRING R-IV
REEDS SPRING, 65737 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,888
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Stone County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Stone County, Missouri?
Stone County operates 16 public schools across five districts, serving a total of 3,513 students. The infrastructure includes six elementary, three middle, and seven high schools, along with one alternative learning facility.
What are the major school districts in Stone County, Missouri?
Reeds Spring R-IV is the largest district in the county, managing seven schools and 1,807 students. All education is provided through traditional public districts, as there are no charter schools operating in the area.
What is the school experience like in Stone County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, creating a consistent, community-focused learning environment. Students attend campuses with an average size of 251, ranging from Reeds Spring High with 602 students down to smaller primary centers.
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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.