| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassville R-IV School District | Butterfield | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 1,908 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Monett R-I School District | Monett | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 2,314 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Purdy R-II School District | Purdy | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 631 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Southwest R-V School District | Seligman | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 828 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Shell Knob 78 School District | SHELL KNOB | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 144 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Wheaton R-III School District | Wheaton | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 431 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Exeter R-VI School District | EXETER | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 310 | 2 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Barry County compares
Together they enroll 6,566 students across 21 schools. The largest is Monett R-I School District with 2,314 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Barry County, Missouri
Barry County has 7 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Barry County is Cassville R-IV School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Barry County, MO?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Barry County, MO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Barry County, MO?
Of the districts serving Barry County, Cassville R-IV School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 61st percentile among Missouri school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Missouri reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Missouri and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Missouri only, never across state lines.