| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Boone County R-I School District | Ashland | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 2,006 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Hallsville R-IV School District | Hallsville | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 1,510 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Centralia R-VI School District | Centralia | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 1,330 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Columbia 93 School District | Columbia | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 18,800 | 36 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Harrisburg R-VIII School District | Harrisburg | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 613 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sturgeon R-V School District | Clark | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 1,445 | 4 | K–12 | 2 |
How Boone County compares
Together they enroll 25,704 students across 55 schools. The largest is Columbia 93 School District with 18,800 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Boone County, Missouri
Boone County has 6 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Boone County is Southern Boone County R-I School District (9/10). 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 Boone County, MO?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Boone 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 Boone County, MO?
Of the districts serving Boone County, Southern Boone County R-I School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 87th 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.