| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County R-III School District | Whiteside | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 445 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Troy R-III School District | Hawk Point | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 6,974 | 11 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Silex R-I School District | Silex | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 463 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Elsberry R-II School District | Elsberry | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 814 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Winfield R-IV School District | Foley | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 1,587 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Lincoln County compares
Together they enroll 10,283 students across 23 schools. The largest is Troy R-III School District with 6,974 students. Districts here average 5.4/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Lincoln County, Missouri
Lincoln County has 5 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lincoln County is Pike County R-III 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 Lincoln County, MO?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, MO?
Of the districts serving Lincoln County, Pike County R-III School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 87th 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.