| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knob Noster R-VIII School District | Whiteman Air Force Base | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 1,905 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Johnson County R-VII School District | Centerview | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 535 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Warrensburg R-VI School District | Warrensburg | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 3,385 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Holden R-III School District | Holden | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 1,231 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Leeton R-X School District | Leeton | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 336 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Kingsville R-I School District | Kingsville | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 254 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Chilhowee R-IV School District | Chilhowee | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 159 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Johnson County compares
Together they enroll 7,805 students across 24 schools. The largest is Warrensburg R-VI School District with 3,385 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Johnson County, Missouri
Johnson County has 7 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Johnson County is Knob Noster R-VIII 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 Johnson County, MO?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Johnson 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 Johnson County, MO?
Of the districts serving Johnson County, Knob Noster R-VIII School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 88th 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.