| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawson R-XIV School District | Lawson | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 1,090 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Orrick R-XI School District | Orrick | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 291 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hardin-Central C-2 School District | Hardin | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 229 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Richmond R-XVI School District | Camden | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 1,559 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Ray County compares
Together they enroll 3,169 students across 11 schools. The largest is Richmond R-XVI School District with 1,559 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Ray County, Missouri
Ray County has 4 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Ray County is Lawson R-XIV 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 Ray County, MO?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Ray 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 Ray County, MO?
Of the districts serving Ray County, Lawson R-XIV 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.