📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
26 Rated Districts in the Springfield, MO Metro Area
MAP 2025 · percentile among Missouri districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nixa School District | Nixa | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #2 | Ozark R-VI School District | Ozark | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #3 | Republic R-III School District | Republic | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #4 | Fair Grove R-X School District | Fair Grove | 10/10 Excellent | 90th |
| #5 | Clever R-V School District | Clever | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #6 | Logan-Rogersville R-VIII School District | Rogersville | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #7 | Strafford R-VI School District | Strafford | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #8 | Willard R-II School District | Willard | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #9 | Marshfield R-I School District | Marshfield | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #10 | Bolivar R-I School District | Bolivar | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #11 | Sparta R-III School District | Sparta | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #12 | Ash Grove R-IV School District | Ash Grove | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #13 | Halfway R-III School District | Half Way | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #14 | Springfield R-XII School District | Springfield | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #15 | Chadwick R-I School District | Chadwick | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #16 | Fordland R-III School District | Fordland | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #17 | Marion C. Early R-V School District | Morrisville | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #18 | Fair Play R-II School District | Fair Play | 6/10 Average | 55th |
| #19 | Seymour R-II School District | Seymour | 6/10 Average | 55th |
| #20 | Billings R-IV School District | Billings | 6/10 Average | 50th |
| #21 | Spokane R-VII School District | Highlandville | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #22 | Walnut Grove R-V School District | Walnut Grove | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #23 | Pleasant Hope R-VI School District | Pleasant Hope | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #24 | Dallas County R-I School District | Buffalo | 3/10 Below Average | 28th |
| #25 | Humansville R-IV School District | Humansville | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
| #26 | Niangua R-V School District | Niangua | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
Best School Districts in the Springfield, MO Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from MAP 2025 (Missouri) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Springfield, MO metro area? ▼
Among the 26 rated districts in the Springfield, MO metro area, the highest-rated is Nixa School District (Nixa), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 98th percentile of Missouri districts on MAP 2025 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.