| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marionville R-IX School District | Marionville | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 744 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Monett R-I School District | Freistatt | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 2,314 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Pierce City R-VI School District | Wentworth | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 679 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Mount Vernon R-V School District | Mount Vernon | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 1,528 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Miller R-II School District | La Russell | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 588 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Aurora R-VIII School District | Aurora | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 1,888 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Verona R-VII School District | Verona | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 365 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Lawrence County compares
Together they enroll 8,106 students across 25 schools. The largest is Monett R-I School District with 2,314 students. Districts here average 5.4/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Lawrence County, Missouri
Lawrence County has 7 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lawrence County is Marionville R-IX 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 Lawrence County, MO?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County, MO?
Of the districts serving Lawrence County, Marionville R-IX 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.