Webster County Schools & Education
Webster County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
27/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,798
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
27/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#103
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Webster County
Measured School Summary
Webster County faces educational challenges with a school score of 27/100 and a graduation rate of 88.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,798 per pupil, Webster County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 38% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Webster 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
17 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
27/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #103 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
88.9%
2.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,798
$536 below the state average
School coverage
17
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
Webster County has 17 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 Webster 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
Webster 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
#103
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 16 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.
MARSHFIELD R-I
Elementary to high school visible
3,113 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
SEYMOUR R-II
Elementary to high school visible
715 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
FORDLAND R-III
Elementary to high school visible
610 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
NIANGUA R-V
Elementary to high school visible
295 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
MARSHFIELD R-I 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 Webster County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Webster 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 Webster 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 Solid Foundation for 5,200 Students
Webster County supports a robust educational network of 17 public schools, including six elementary and five high schools, across four distinct districts. The system serves 5,252 students, providing a comprehensive infrastructure that balances primary and secondary education. This network includes one alternative school to ensure diverse learning pathways for the local community.
Marshfield R-I Leads the County
Marshfield R-I serves as the county's primary educational anchor, enrolling 3,113 students across six different schools. Other key providers include Fordland R-III with 610 students and Niangua R-V with 295 students. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, as traditional public districts manage 100% of the student population.
A Mix of Town and Rural Learning
The educational experience here is defined by 10 rural schools and seven town-based facilities, with an average enrollment of 328 students per school. Students attend institutions ranging from the large Marshfield High with 916 learners to smaller specialized centers. This distribution offers families a choice between larger, resource-heavy high schools and more intimate primary settings like Shook Elementary.
School Overview
Total Schools
17
in Webster County
Reported Enrollment
5,252
17 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Webster County
MARSHFIELD R-I
SEYMOUR R-II
FORDLAND R-III
NIANGUA R-V
17 Public Schools in Webster 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 17 of 17 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARSHFIELD HIGH | Record | MARSHFIELD R-I | MARSHFIELD, 65706Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 916 |
| MARSHFIELD JR. HIGH | Record | MARSHFIELD R-I | MARSHFIELD, 65706Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 670 |
| LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE UPPER ELEM. | Record | LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE R-VIII | ROGERSVILLE, 65742Town: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 519 |
| DANIEL WEBSTER ELEM. | Record | MARSHFIELD R-I | MARSHFIELD, 65706Town: Distant | 2–3 | Primary | 465 |
| SHOOK ELEM. | Record | MARSHFIELD R-I | MARSHFIELD, 65706Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 451 |
| EDWIN P. HUBBLE ELEM. | Record | MARSHFIELD R-I | MARSHFIELD, 65706Town: Distant | KG–1 | Primary | 437 |
| SEYMOUR ELEM. | Record | SEYMOUR R-II | SEYMOUR, 65746Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 309 |
| FORDLAND ELEM. | Record | FORDLAND R-III | FORDLAND, 65652Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 285 |
| SEYMOUR HIGH | Record | SEYMOUR R-II | SEYMOUR, 65746Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 240 |
| FORDLAND HIGH | Record | FORDLAND R-III | FORDLAND, 65652Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 186 |
| Marshfield Early Learning Cntr | Record | MARSHFIELD R-I | MARSHFIELD, 65706Town: Distant | PK | Other | 174 |
| SEYMOUR MIDDLE | Record | SEYMOUR R-II | SEYMOUR, 65746Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 166 |
| NIANGUA ELEM. | Record | NIANGUA R-V | NIANGUA, 65713Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 152 |
| FORDLAND MIDDLE | Record | FORDLAND R-III | FORDLAND, 65652Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 139 |
| NIANGUA HIGH | Record | NIANGUA R-V | NIANGUA, 65713Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 80 |
| NIANGUA MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | NIANGUA R-V | NIANGUA, 65713Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 63 |
| OZARK CORRECTIONAL CENTER | Record | DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS | FORDLAND, 65652Rural: Distant | 7–12 | Alternative | 0 |
LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE UPPER ELEM.
LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE R-VIII
ROGERSVILLE, 65742 / Town: Fringe
Marshfield Early Learning Cntr
MARSHFIELD R-I
MARSHFIELD, 65706 / Town: Distant
OZARK CORRECTIONAL CENTER
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
FORDLAND, 65652 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,798
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Webster County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Webster County, Missouri?
Webster County supports a robust educational network of 17 public schools, including six elementary and five high schools, across four distinct districts. The system serves 5,252 students, providing a comprehensive infrastructure that balances primary and secondary education. This network includes one alternative school to ensure diverse learning pathways for the local community.
What are the major school districts in Webster County, Missouri?
Marshfield R-I serves as the county's primary educational anchor, enrolling 3,113 students across six different schools. Other key providers include Fordland R-III with 610 students and Niangua R-V with 295 students. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, as traditional public districts manage 100% of the student population.
What is the school experience like in Webster County?
The educational experience here is defined by 10 rural schools and seven town-based facilities, with an average enrollment of 328 students per school. Students attend institutions ranging from the large Marshfield High with 916 learners to smaller specialized centers. This distribution offers families a choice between larger, resource-heavy high schools and more intimate primary settings like Shook Elementary.
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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.