| 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 | PK–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 5.6/10. 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 (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 Stoddard County, MO?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Stoddard 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 Stoddard County, MO?
Of the districts serving Stoddard County, Richland R-I School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 97th 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.