Vernon County Schools & Education
Vernon County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
35/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
90.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,009
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
35/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#89
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Vernon County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 35/100, Vernon County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.8%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $6,009 per pupil, Vernon County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 18% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Vernon 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
14 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
35/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #89 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
90.8%
0.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,009
$325 below the state average
School coverage
14
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Vernon County has 14 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 Vernon 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.
Review-carefully county
Vernon County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#89
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.
NEVADA R-V
Elementary to high school visible
2,377 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
NORTHEAST VERNON CO. R-I
Elementary and high visible
199 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
BRONAUGH R-VII
Elementary and high visible
176 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
SHELDON R-VIII
Elementary and high visible
174 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
NEVADA R-V 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 Vernon County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Vernon 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 Vernon 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.
Four Districts Serving the Community
Vernon County’s educational system consists of 14 public schools serving 2,948 students across four districts. The infrastructure includes six elementary, one middle, and five high schools, plus a special education facility.
Nevada R-V Manages the County's Core
Nevada R-V is the dominant district, educating 2,377 students across seven different schools. There are no charter schools in the county, with all students served by traditional public school districts.
A Blend of Town and Rural Campuses
The county offers a diverse locale mix with eight schools in town settings and six in rural areas. Nevada High is the largest school with 786 students, significantly higher than the county's average school size of 246.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Vernon County
Reported Enrollment
2,948
14 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Vernon County
NEVADA R-V
NORTHEAST VERNON CO. R-I
BRONAUGH R-VII
SHELDON R-VIII
14 Public Schools in Vernon 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 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEVADA HIGH | Record | NEVADA R-V | NEVADA, 64772Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 786 |
| NEVADA MIDDLE | Record | NEVADA R-V | NEVADA, 64772Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 529 |
| TRUMAN ELEM. | Record | NEVADA R-V | NEVADA, 64772Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 500 |
| BRYAN ELEM. | Record | NEVADA R-V | NEVADA, 64772Town: Remote | PK–1 | Primary | 386 |
| BENTON ELEM. | Record | NEVADA R-V | NEVADA, 64772Town: Remote | 2 | Primary | 176 |
| NORTHEAST VERNON CO. R-I HIGH | Record | NORTHEAST VERNON CO. R-I | WALKER, 64790Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 104 |
| BRONAUGH ELEM. | Record | BRONAUGH R-VII | BRONAUGH, 64728Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 102 |
| NORTHEAST VERNON CO. R-I ELEM. | Record | NORTHEAST VERNON CO. R-I | SCHELL CITY, 64783Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 95 |
| SHELDON ELEM. | Record | SHELDON R-VIII | SHELDON, 64784Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 95 |
| SHELDON HIGH | Record | SHELDON R-VIII | SHELDON, 64784Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 79 |
| BRONAUGH HIGH | Record | BRONAUGH R-VII | BRONAUGH, 64728Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 74 |
| CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL | Record | MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED | NEVADA, 64772Town: Remote | KG–12 | Special Education | 22 |
| HEARTLAND R-V SCH. | Record | NEVADA R-V | NEVADA, 64772Town: Remote | 2–12 | Other | 0 |
| NEVADA REGIONAL TECH.-CTR. | Record | NEVADA R-V | NEVADA, 64772Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
NORTHEAST VERNON CO. R-I HIGH
NORTHEAST VERNON CO. R-I
WALKER, 64790 / Rural: Distant
NORTHEAST VERNON CO. R-I ELEM.
NORTHEAST VERNON CO. R-I
SCHELL CITY, 64783 / Rural: Remote
CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
NEVADA, 64772 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,009
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Vernon County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Vernon County, Missouri?
Vernon County’s educational system consists of 14 public schools serving 2,948 students across four districts. The infrastructure includes six elementary, one middle, and five high schools, plus a special education facility.
What are the major school districts in Vernon County, Missouri?
Nevada R-V is the dominant district, educating 2,377 students across seven different schools. There are no charter schools in the county, with all students served by traditional public school districts.
What is the school experience like in Vernon County?
The county offers a diverse locale mix with eight schools in town settings and six in rural areas. Nevada High is the largest school with 786 students, significantly higher than the county's average school size of 246.
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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.