Sullivan County Schools & Education
Sullivan County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,367
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#3
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sullivan County
Measured School Summary
Sullivan County performs at an average level with a school score of 64/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.8%.
Funding Context
At $7,367 per pupil, Sullivan County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 50% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sullivan 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
7 public schools and 4 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
64/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #3 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
93.8%
2.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,367
$1,033 above the state average
School coverage
7
4 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
Sullivan County has 7 public schools across 4 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 Sullivan 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
Sullivan 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
#3
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 21 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.
MILAN C-2
Elementary and high visible
653 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
GREEN CITY R-I
Elementary and high visible
268 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
NEWTOWN-HARRIS R-III
Elementary and high visible
81 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
GRUNDY CO. R-V
Elementary school only in this slice
60 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
GREEN CITY 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 Sullivan County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sullivan County district systems?
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 Sullivan 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 Compact Public School Infrastructure
Sullivan County manages a lean educational network of seven public schools serving 1,062 students across four districts. The system is focused on core education with four elementary schools and three high schools.
Milan C-2 Serves the Largest Student Body
Milan C-2 is the county's largest district, educating 653 students across two schools. There are no charter schools in Sullivan County, keeping the focus entirely on traditional local public districts.
A Truly Personal Rural Education
All seven schools are located in rural settings, with an intimate average school size of only 152 students. The largest campus is Milan Elementary with 356 students, while Grundy Co. Elementary serves just 60 children.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Sullivan County
Reported Enrollment
1,062
7 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Sullivan County
MILAN C-2
GREEN CITY R-I
GRUNDY CO. R-V
NEWTOWN-HARRIS R-III
7 Public Schools in Sullivan 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILAN ELEM. | Record | MILAN C-2 | MILAN, 63556Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 356 |
| MILAN HIGH | Record | MILAN C-2 | MILAN, 63556Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 297 |
| GREEN CITY HIGH | Record | GREEN CITY R-I | GREEN CITY, 63545Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 136 |
| GREEN CITY ELEM. | Record | GREEN CITY R-I | GREEN CITY, 63545Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 132 |
| GRUNDY CO. ELEM. | Record | GRUNDY CO. R-V | HUMPHREYS, 64646Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 60 |
| NEWTOWN-HARRIS ELEM. | Record | NEWTOWN-HARRIS R-III | NEWTOWN, 64667Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 42 |
| NEWTOWN-HARRIS HIGH | Record | NEWTOWN-HARRIS R-III | NEWTOWN, 64667Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 39 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,367
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Sullivan County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sullivan County, Missouri?
Sullivan County manages a lean educational network of seven public schools serving 1,062 students across four districts. The system is focused on core education with four elementary schools and three high schools.
What are the major school districts in Sullivan County, Missouri?
Milan C-2 is the county's largest district, educating 653 students across two schools. There are no charter schools in Sullivan County, keeping the focus entirely on traditional local public districts.
What is the school experience like in Sullivan County?
All seven schools are located in rural settings, with an intimate average school size of only 152 students. The largest campus is Milan Elementary with 356 students, while Grundy Co. Elementary serves just 60 children.
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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.