Worth County Schools & Education
Worth County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,540
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#78
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Worth County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 39/100, Worth County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $6,540 per pupil, Worth County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Worth 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
2 public schools and 1 district 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
39/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #78 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,540
$206 above the state average
School coverage
2
1 district 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
Worth County has 2 public schools across 1 district, 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 Worth 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.
Small-system county
Worth County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#78
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
WORTH CO. R-III
Elementary and high visible
275 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
WORTH CO. R-III 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 Worth County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Worth 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.
Intimate Education in a Single District
Worth County operates a streamlined educational system consisting of just two public schools housed within a single district. Serving a total of 275 students, the county provides one elementary school and one high school to cover the entire K-12 spectrum. This localized approach ensures every student remains within the Worth Co. R-III family for their entire academic career.
Worth County R-III Manages All
Worth Co. R-III is the sole provider of public education in the county, managing both of its local schools with a total enrollment of 275. There are no charter schools in the area, meaning the district serves as the exclusive educational hub for the community. This centralized structure allows for highly personalized attention and a close-knit academic environment.
The Essence of Rural Schooling
Both schools in the county are classified as rural, providing a quiet and focused atmosphere for learning. Worth Co. Elementary is the larger of the two with 149 students, while Worth Co. High serves 126 students in grades 7-12. With an average school size of just 138 students, every child benefits from an environment where teachers and administrators know them by name.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Worth County
Reported Enrollment
275
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Worth County
WORTH CO. R-III
2 Public Schools in Worth 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 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORTH CO. ELEMENTARY | Record | WORTH CO. R-III | GRANT CITY, 64456Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 149 |
| WORTH CO. HIGH | Record | WORTH CO. R-III | GRANT CITY, 64456Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 126 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,540
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Worth County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Worth County, Missouri?
Worth County operates a streamlined educational system consisting of just two public schools housed within a single district. Serving a total of 275 students, the county provides one elementary school and one high school to cover the entire K-12 spectrum. This localized approach ensures every student remains within the Worth Co. R-III family for their entire academic career.
What are the major school districts in Worth County, Missouri?
Worth Co. R-III is the sole provider of public education in the county, managing both of its local schools with a total enrollment of 275. There are no charter schools in the area, meaning the district serves as the exclusive educational hub for the community. This centralized structure allows for highly personalized attention and a close-knit academic environment.
What is the school experience like in Worth County?
Both schools in the county are classified as rural, providing a quiet and focused atmosphere for learning. Worth Co. Elementary is the larger of the two with 149 students, while Worth Co. High serves 126 students in grades 7-12. With an average school size of just 138 students, every child benefits from an environment where teachers and administrators know them by name.
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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.