| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory County R-I School District | Tunas | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 727 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Dallas County R-I School District | Long Lane | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 1,782 | 4 | PK–12 | 5 |
How Dallas County compares
Together they enroll 2,509 students across 7 schools. The largest is Dallas County R-I School District with 1,782 students. Districts here average 6.5/10, above the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Dallas County, Missouri
Dallas County has 2 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Dallas County is Hickory County R-I School District (10/10). 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 Dallas County, MO?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Dallas 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 Dallas County, MO?
Of the districts serving Dallas County, Hickory County R-I School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 92nd 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.