| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hume R-VIII School District | Hume | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 112 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rich Hill R-IV School District | Foster | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 358 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Miami R-I School District | Amoret | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 176 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Appleton City R-II School District | Rockville | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 307 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Adrian R-III School District | Adrian | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 730 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Butler R-V School District | Butler | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 997 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Bates County compares
Together they enroll 2,680 students across 13 schools. The largest is Butler R-V School District with 997 students. Districts here average 4.3/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Bates County, Missouri
Bates County has 6 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Bates County is Hume R-VIII 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 Bates County, MO?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Bates 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 Bates County, MO?
Of the districts serving Bates County, Hume R-VIII School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 64th 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.