| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland R-I School District | Essex | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 267 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Bell City R-II School District | Bell City | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 199 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Bernie R-XIII School District | Bernie | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 508 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Advance R-IV School District | Advance | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 420 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Dexter R-XI School District | Dexter | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 2,039 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Puxico R-VIII School District | Puxico | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 747 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bloomfield R-XIV School District | Bloomfield | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 616 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Stoddard County compares
Together they enroll 4,796 students across 22 schools. The largest is Dexter R-XI School District with 2,039 students. Districts here average 7.9/10, above the Missouri average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Stoddard County, Missouri
Stoddard County has 7 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Stoddard County is Richland R-I School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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