| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson C-123 School District | Clyde | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 139 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Northeast Nodaway County R-V School District | Parnell | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 220 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District | Graham | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 205 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Maryville R-II Schools | Maryville | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 1,386 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| West Nodaway County R-I School District | Burlington Junction | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 227 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| South Nodaway County R-IV School District | Barnard | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 158 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| North Nodaway County R-VI School District | Hopkins | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 210 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Nodaway County compares
Together they enroll 2,545 students across 17 schools. The largest is Maryville R-II Schools with 1,386 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Nodaway County, Missouri
Nodaway County has 7 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Nodaway County is Jefferson C-123 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 Nodaway County, MO?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Nodaway 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 Nodaway County, MO?
Of the districts serving Nodaway County, Jefferson C-123 School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th 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.