📊 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 7 Rated Districts in Stoddard County, MO
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Richland R-I School District | Essex | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #2 | Bell City R-II School District | Bell City | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #3 | Bernie R-XIII School District | Bernie | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #4 | Advance R-IV School District | Advance | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #5 | Dexter R-XI School District | Dexter | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #6 | Puxico R-VIII School District | Puxico | 6/10 Average | 54th |
| #7 | Bloomfield R-XIV School District | Bloomfield | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
Best School Districts in Stoddard County, Missouri (2026)
This page lists the 7 public school districts headquartered in Stoddard 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 Stoddard 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 Stoddard County, Missouri? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in Stoddard County, Missouri, the highest-rated is Richland R-I School District (Essex), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 97th 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.