| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal R-II School District | Liberal | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 301 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lamar R-I School District | Lamar | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 1,227 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Golden City R-III School District | Golden City | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 155 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Barton County compares
Together they enroll 1,683 students across 11 schools. The largest is Lamar R-I School District with 1,227 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Barton County, Missouri
Barton County has 3 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Barton County is Liberal R-II School District (8/10). 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 Barton County, MO?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Barton 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 Barton County, MO?
Of the districts serving Barton County, Liberal R-II School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 73rd 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.