| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesterville R-IV School District | Middle Brook | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 197 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Iron County C-4 School District | Bixby | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 338 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| South Iron County R-I School District | Annapolis | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 294 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Arcadia Valley R-II School District | Arcadia | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 1,006 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Belleview R-III School District | Belleview | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 93 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
How Iron County compares
Together they enroll 1,928 students across 12 schools. The largest is Arcadia Valley R-II School District with 1,006 students. Districts here average 5.2/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Iron County, Missouri
Iron County has 5 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Iron County is Lesterville R-IV 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 Iron County, MO?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Iron 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 Iron County, MO?
Of the districts serving Iron County, Lesterville R-IV School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th 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.