📊 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 →
All 11 Rated Districts in Jefferson County, MO
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Festus R-VI School District | Festus | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #2 | Fox C-6 School District | Arnold | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #3 | Jefferson County R-VII School District | Festus | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #4 | De Soto 73 School District | Desoto | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #5 | Crystal City 47 School District | Crystal City | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #6 | Hillsboro R-III School District | Hillsboro | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #7 | Northwest R-I School District | House Springs | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #8 | Sunrise R-IX School District | Desoto | 6/10 Average | 55th |
| #9 | Windsor C-1 School District | Imperial | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #10 | Dunklin R-V School District | Herculaneum | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #11 | Grandview R-II School District | Hillsboro | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in Jefferson County, Missouri (2026)
This page lists the 11 public school districts headquartered in Jefferson County, Missouri that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using MAP 2025 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Missouri, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Jefferson County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Jefferson County, Missouri? ▼
Among the 11 rated districts in Jefferson County, Missouri, the highest-rated is Festus R-VI School District (Festus), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 96th 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 (MAP 2025), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Missouri and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.