| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell Valley R-I School District | WEST PLAINS | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 224 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Junction Hill C-12 School District | WEST PLAINS | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 209 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Richards R-V School District | WEST PLAINS | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 372 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Glenwood R-VIII School District | WEST PLAINS | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 236 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District | Mountain View | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 1,217 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fairview R-XI School District | WEST PLAINS | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 519 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Willow Springs R-IV School District | Pomona | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 1,281 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| West Plains R-VII School District | Caulfield | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 2,698 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Oregon-Howell R-III School District | Brandsville | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 226 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Howell County compares
Together they enroll 6,982 students across 19 schools. The largest is West Plains R-VII School District with 2,698 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Howell County, Missouri
Howell County has 9 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Howell County is Howell Valley 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 Howell County, MO?
9 school districts serve zip codes in Howell 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 Howell County, MO?
Of the districts serving Howell County, Howell Valley R-I School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd 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.