| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca R-VII School District | Racine | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 1,535 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Neosho R-V School District | Neosho | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 4,897 | 10 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Diamond R-IV School District | Diamond | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 763 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| East Newton County R-VI School District | Fairview | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 1,451 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Newton County compares
Together they enroll 8,646 students across 21 schools. The largest is Neosho R-V School District with 4,897 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Newton County, Missouri
Newton County has 4 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Newton County is Seneca R-VII School District (7/10). 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 Newton County, MO?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Newton 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 Newton County, MO?
Of the districts serving Newton County, Seneca R-VII School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 61st 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.