| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe R-X School District | Blackburn | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 334 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Miami R-I School District | MIAMI | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 72 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Sweet Springs R-VII School District | Emma | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 402 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Orearville R-IV School District | SLATER | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 68 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Marshall School District | Marshall | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 2,420 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Slater School District | Slater | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 342 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Malta Bend R-V School District | Malta Bend | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 70 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Saline County compares
Together they enroll 3,708 students across 17 schools. The largest is Marshall School District with 2,420 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Saline County, Missouri
Saline County has 7 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Saline County is Santa Fe R-X 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 Saline County, MO?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Saline 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 Saline County, MO?
Of the districts serving Saline County, Santa Fe R-X School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 89th 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.