Wright County Schools & Education
Wright County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,835
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#47
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wright County
Measured School Summary
Wright County performs at an average level with a school score of 46/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.9%.
Funding Context
At $5,835 per pupil, Wright County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Wright 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
15 public schools and 5 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
46/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #47 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
93.9%
2.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,835
$499 below the state average
School coverage
15
5 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
Wright County has 15 public schools across 5 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 Wright 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
Wright 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
#47
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III
Elementary to high school visible
1,611 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
HARTVILLE R-II
Elementary and high visible
682 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
MANSFIELD R-IV
Elementary to high school visible
594 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
NORWOOD R-I
Elementary and high visible
327 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Wright County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Wright 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 Wright 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 Diverse Network of 15 Schools
Wright County maintains 15 public schools, including six elementary and five high schools, distributed across five local districts. The county manages a total enrollment of 3,265 students and offers specialized facilities including a dedicated special education school and one alternative school. This infrastructure provides a wide range of academic and support services for a growing rural population.
Mountain Grove R-III Sets the Pace
Mountain Grove R-III stands as the largest district in the county, serving 1,611 students across five schools. Hartville R-II follows with 682 students, while Mansfield R-IV supports 594 students. There are no charter schools in Wright County, as traditional public districts continue to lead all educational initiatives for the region's 3,200+ students.
Rural Roots with Town Centers
The county features 10 rural schools and five town-based schools, creating a mix of educational settings with an average size of 233 students. Mountain Grove Elementary is the largest individual school, serving 688 primary students, while smaller specialized schools offer more targeted environments. This blend allows families to choose between centralized town campuses and quiet, rural schoolhouses.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Wright County
Reported Enrollment
3,265
15 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Wright County
MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III
HARTVILLE R-II
MANSFIELD R-IV
NORWOOD R-I
MANES R-V
15 Public Schools in Wright 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 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNTAIN GROVE ELEM. | Record | MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III | MOUNTAIN GROVE, 65711Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 688 |
| MOUNTAIN GROVE MIDDLE | Record | MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III | MOUNTAIN GROVE, 65711Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 476 |
| MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH | Record | MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III | MOUNTAIN GROVE, 65711Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 444 |
| HARTVILLE HIGH | Record | HARTVILLE R-II | HARTVILLE, 65667Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 304 |
| HARTVILLE ELEM. | Record | HARTVILLE R-II | HARTVILLE, 65667Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 294 |
| WILDER ELEM. | Record | MANSFIELD R-IV | MANSFIELD, 65704Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 269 |
| MANSFIELD HIGH | Record | MANSFIELD R-IV | MANSFIELD, 65704Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 201 |
| NORWOOD HIGH | Record | NORWOOD R-I | NORWOOD, 65717Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 187 |
| NORWOOD ELEM. | Record | NORWOOD R-I | NORWOOD, 65717Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 140 |
| MANSFIELD JR. HIGH | Record | MANSFIELD R-IV | MANSFIELD, 65704Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 124 |
| GROVESPRING ELEM. | Record | HARTVILLE R-II | GROVESPRING, 65662Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 84 |
| Manes R-V School District | Record | MANES R-V | Mountain Grove, 65711Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 47 |
| SKYVIEW SCHOOL | Record | MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED | MOUNTAIN GROVE, 65711Town: Remote | KG–12 | Special Education | 4 |
| OZARK REGIONAL JUVENILE DET CT | Record | MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III | MOUNTAIN GROVE, 65711Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Alternative | 3 |
| OZARK MOUNTAIN TECHNICAL CTR. | Record | MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III | MOUNTAIN GROVE, 65711Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
MOUNTAIN GROVE ELEM.
MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III
MOUNTAIN GROVE, 65711 / Town: Remote
MOUNTAIN GROVE MIDDLE
MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III
MOUNTAIN GROVE, 65711 / Town: Remote
MOUNTAIN GROVE HIGH
MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III
MOUNTAIN GROVE, 65711 / Town: Remote
SKYVIEW SCHOOL
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
MOUNTAIN GROVE, 65711 / Town: Remote
OZARK REGIONAL JUVENILE DET CT
MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III
MOUNTAIN GROVE, 65711 / Rural: Fringe
OZARK MOUNTAIN TECHNICAL CTR.
MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III
MOUNTAIN GROVE, 65711 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,835
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Wright County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wright County, Missouri?
Wright County maintains 15 public schools, including six elementary and five high schools, distributed across five local districts. The county manages a total enrollment of 3,265 students and offers specialized facilities including a dedicated special education school and one alternative school. This infrastructure provides a wide range of academic and support services for a growing rural population.
What are the major school districts in Wright County, Missouri?
Mountain Grove R-III stands as the largest district in the county, serving 1,611 students across five schools. Hartville R-II follows with 682 students, while Mansfield R-IV supports 594 students. There are no charter schools in Wright County, as traditional public districts continue to lead all educational initiatives for the region's 3,200+ students.
What is the school experience like in Wright County?
The county features 10 rural schools and five town-based schools, creating a mix of educational settings with an average size of 233 students. Mountain Grove Elementary is the largest individual school, serving 688 primary students, while smaller specialized schools offer more targeted environments. This blend allows families to choose between centralized town campuses and quiet, rural schoolhouses.
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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.