Can I use Warren County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Warren County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Warren County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Warren County?

Start with the 12 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Warren County Schools & Education

Name: Warren County, Missouri Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Warren County, Missouri

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

29/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

90.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,458

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,334

School Score

29/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 43/100

State Score Position

#100

of 115 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Warren County

Measured School Summary

Despite a lower school score of 29/100, Warren County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.2%, suggesting effective student support systems.

Funding Context

At $5,458 per pupil, Warren County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 32% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Warren 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

12 public schools and 2 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

29/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #100 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.

Completion

90.2%

1.1 pts below the state average

Funding context

$5,458

$876 below the state average

School coverage

2 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

Warren County has 12 public schools across 2 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Warren 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

Warren 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

#100

of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 14 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.

WARREN CO. R-III

Elementary to high school visible

3,085 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 1

6 listed schools in this county slice.

WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.

Elementary to high school visible

1,769 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 1

5 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

WARREN CO. R-III is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Warren County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Warren 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 Warren 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.

Concentrated Districts for Five Thousand Students

Warren County operates 12 public schools within just two districts, serving a total of 5,035 students. The system is streamlined into six elementary, two middle, and two high schools.

Warren Co. R-III and Wright City R-II

Warren Co. R-III is the larger of the two districts, educating 3,085 students across six campuses. These are traditional public school districts with no charter schools currently serving the county.

Larger Town-Centered School Campuses

Most students attend schools in town settings, where the average school size is a robust 420 students. Warrenton High is the largest facility, serving 997 students, while eight of the 12 schools are located in town locales.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Warren County

Reported Enrollment

5,035

12 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6

Middle2

High2

Other2

2 School Districts in Warren County

WARREN CO. R-III

6 schools

3,085 students

WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.

5 schools

1,769 students

12 Public Schools in Warren County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Warren County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
WARRENTON HIGH	Profile	WARREN CO. R-III	WARRENTON, 63383Town: Distant	9–12	High	997
BLACK HAWK MIDDLE	Record	WARREN CO. R-III	WARRENTON, 63383Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	698
WARRIOR RIDGE ELEM.	Record	WARREN CO. R-III	WARRENTON, 63383Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	544
WRIGHT CITY HIGH	Record	WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.	WRIGHT CITY, 63390Town: Fringe	9–12	High	536
WRIGHT CITY WEST ELEM.	Record	WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.	WRIGHT CITY, 63390Town: Fringe	2–5	Primary	514
REBECCA BOONE ELEM.	Record	WARREN CO. R-III	WARRENTON, 63383Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	448
WRIGHT CITY MIDDLE	Record	WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.	WRIGHT CITY, 63390Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	395
DANIEL BOONE ELEM.	Record	WARREN CO. R-III	WARRENTON, 63383Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	338
WRIGHT CITY EAST ELEM	Record	WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.	FORISTELL, 63348Rural: Fringe	KG–1	Primary	282
Marthasville Elementary	Record	WASHINGTON	Marthasville, 63357Rural: Distant	KG–6	Primary	181
EARLY LEARNING CENTER	Record	WARREN CO. R-III	WARRENTON, 63383Town: Distant	PK	Other	60
WRIGHT START PRESCHOOL	Record	WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.	Wright City, 63390Town: Fringe	PK	Other	42

WARRENTON HIGH

WARREN CO. R-III

WARRENTON, 63383 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High997 students

BLACK HAWK MIDDLE

WARREN CO. R-III

WARRENTON, 63383 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle698 students

WARRIOR RIDGE ELEM.

WARREN CO. R-III

WARRENTON, 63383 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary544 students

WRIGHT CITY HIGH

WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.

WRIGHT CITY, 63390 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High536 students

WRIGHT CITY WEST ELEM.

WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.

WRIGHT CITY, 63390 / Town: Fringe

Record2–5Primary514 students

REBECCA BOONE ELEM.

WARREN CO. R-III

WARRENTON, 63383 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary448 students

WRIGHT CITY MIDDLE

WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.

WRIGHT CITY, 63390 / Town: Fringe

Record6–8Middle395 students

DANIEL BOONE ELEM.

WARREN CO. R-III

WARRENTON, 63383 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary338 students

WRIGHT CITY EAST ELEM

WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.

FORISTELL, 63348 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–1Primary282 students

Marthasville Elementary

WASHINGTON

Marthasville, 63357 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary181 students

EARLY LEARNING CENTER

WARREN CO. R-III

WARRENTON, 63383 / Town: Distant

RecordPKOther60 students

WRIGHT START PRESCHOOL

WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.

Wright City, 63390 / Town: Fringe

RecordPKOther42 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,458

State avg $6,334

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Missouri counties have the highest graduation rates?

Dallas County (97.0%), Dent County (97.0%), and Howell County (97.0%) currently lead Missouri among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Missouri?

Across Missouri counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,334. The highest current county values are St. Louis County ($9,027), Chariton County ($8,427), and Holt County ($8,173). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Warren County?

Warren County has a school score of 29/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Warren County?

The high school graduation rate in Warren County is 90.2%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Warren County spend per student?

Warren County spends $5,458 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Warren County, Missouri — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Warren County, Missouri?

Warren County operates 12 public schools within just two districts, serving a total of 5,035 students. The system is streamlined into six elementary, two middle, and two high schools.

What are the major school districts in Warren County, Missouri?

Warren Co. R-III is the larger of the two districts, educating 3,085 students across six campuses. These are traditional public school districts with no charter schools currently serving the county.

What is the school experience like in Warren County?

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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