| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dadeville R-II School District | Dadeville | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 212 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lockwood R-I School District | Lockwood | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 297 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Everton R-III School District | Everton | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 172 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Greenfield R-IV School District | Arcola | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 349 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Dade County compares
Together they enroll 1,030 students across 9 schools. The largest is Greenfield R-IV School District with 349 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Dade County, Missouri
Dade County has 4 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Dade County is Dadeville R-II 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 Dade County, MO?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Dade 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 Dade County, MO?
Of the districts serving Dade County, Dadeville R-II School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 81st 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.