| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada R-V School District | Deerfield | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 2,377 | 7 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Sheldon R-VIII School District | Sheldon | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 174 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Northeast Vernon County R-I School District | Harwood | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 199 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Bronaugh R-VII School District | Bronaugh | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 176 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Vernon County compares
Together they enroll 2,926 students across 13 schools. The largest is Nevada R-V School District with 2,377 students. Districts here average 2.8/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Vernon County, Missouri
Vernon County has 4 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Vernon County is Nevada R-V School District (4/10). 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 Vernon County, MO?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Vernon 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 Vernon County, MO?
Of the districts serving Vernon County, Nevada R-V School District has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 35th 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.