| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso C-7 School District | Kelso | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 191 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Scott County Central Schools | Morley | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 274 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Scott City R-I School District | Scott City | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 755 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Oran R-III School District | Oran | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 330 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Sikeston R-VI School District | Sikeston | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 3,307 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Chaffee R-II School District | Chaffee | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 636 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Scott County R-IV School District | Benton | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 923 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Scott County compares
Together they enroll 6,416 students across 21 schools. The largest is Sikeston R-VI School District with 3,307 students. Districts here average 4.3/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Scott County, Missouri
Scott County has 7 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Scott County is Kelso C-7 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 Scott County, MO?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Scott 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 Scott County, MO?
Of the districts serving Scott County, Kelso C-7 School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th 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.