| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carter County R-II School District | Ellsinore | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 652 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Van Buren R-I School District | Fremont | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 516 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Carter County compares
Together they enroll 1,168 students across 5 schools. The largest is East Carter County R-II School District with 652 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Carter County, Missouri
Carter County has 2 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Carter County is East Carter County R-II 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 Carter County, MO?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Carter 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 Carter County, MO?
Of the districts serving Carter County, East Carter County R-II School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 69th 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.