| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Forest R-II School District | SALEM | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 155 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| North Wood R-IV School District | SALEM | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 215 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Dent-Phelps R-III School District | SALEM | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 273 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Iron County C-4 School District | Boss | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 338 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Salem R-80 School District | Salem | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 1,464 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Oak Hill R-I School District | SALEM | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 131 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
How Dent County compares
Together they enroll 2,576 students across 10 schools. The largest is Salem R-80 School District with 1,464 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Dent County, Missouri
Dent County has 6 public school districts covering 2 zip codes. The top-rated district in Dent County is Green Forest R-II 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 Dent County, MO?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Dent 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 Dent County, MO?
Of the districts serving Dent County, Green Forest R-II School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 97th 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.