Total enrollment
5,396
+208 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Callaway County
Missouri · Public K-12
Callaway County's public-school footprint spans 25 K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 5,396, the largest district being Fulton 58. By grade band, the county runs 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 9 high schools.
4-year change in Callaway County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
22
+2 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Callaway County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Missouri | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.9% | #60 of 100 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,396 | #30 of 101 | #1,250 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 22 | #19 of 101 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.9:1 | #39 of 101 | #503 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 45.4% | #69 of 101 | #1,842 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 31.6% | #32 of 99 | #1,747 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Callaway County school rankings
Residents
44,741
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
25
8 districts
Enrollment
5,396
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$74,176
Above Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
45.4%
Below Missouri avg
Elementary
12
2,864 students
Middle
4
931 students
High
9
1,601 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
FULTON 58
2,281 students · 8 districts in Callaway County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Callaway County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
24.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
39
20.7% under 18
Test scores in Callaway County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 15 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 44.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- FULTON SR. HIGH· 61.8%
- SOUTH CALLAWAY ELEM.· 57.5%
- NORTH CALLAWAY HIGH· 53.0%
- CALLAWAY HILLS ELEM.· 45.4%
- MCINTIRE ELEM.· 41.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- BUSH ELEM.· 26.9%
- FULTON MIDDLE· 28.7%
- WILLIAMSBURG ELEM.· 32.0%
- NORTH CALLAWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL· 33.2%
- NEW BLOOMFIELD ELEM.· 36.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FULTON SR. HIGH | Fulton | High | 09-12 | 659 | · |
| FULTON MIDDLE | Fulton | Middle | 06-08 | 513 | · |
| NEW BLOOMFIELD ELEM. | New Bloomfield | Elementary | PK-06 | 403 | · |
| NORTH ELEM. | Holts Summit | Elementary | KG-05 | 367 | · |
| NORTH CALLAWAY HIGH | Kingdom City | High | 09-12 | 347 | · |
| MCINTIRE ELEM. | Fulton | Elementary | 01-05 | 321 | · |
| BUSH ELEM. | Fulton | Elementary | 01-05 | 312 | · |
| NEW BLOOMFIELD HIGH | New Bloomfield | High | 07-12 | 309 | · |
| FULTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CNTR | Fulton | Elementary | PK-KG | 252 | · |
| HATTON-MCCREDIE ELEM. | Kingdom City | Elementary | PK-05 | 238 | · |
| SOUTH CALLAWAY HIGH | Mokane | High | 09-12 | 237 | · |
| BARTLEY ELEM. | Fulton | Elementary | 01-05 | 224 | · |
| CALLAWAY HILLS ELEM. | Holts Summit | Elementary | KG-05 | 224 | · |
| NORTH CALLAWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Auxvasse | Middle | 06-08 | 218 | · |
| SOUTH CALLAWAY ELEM. | Mokane | Elementary | 03-05 | 188 | · |
| SOUTH CALLAWAY MIDDLE | Mokane | Middle | 06-08 | 187 | · |
| WILLIAMSBURG ELEM. | Williamsburg | Elementary | KG-05 | 169 | · |
| SOUTH CALLAWAY EARLY CHD PK-02 | Mokane | Elementary | PK-02 | 147 | · |
| FULTON TREATMENT CTR. | Fulton | High | 06-12 | 30 | · |
| STARK ELEM. | Fulton | Elementary | KG-05 | 19 | · |
| WHEELER HIGH | Fulton | High | 09-12 | 19 | · |
| WHEELER MIDDLE | Fulton | Middle | 06-08 | 13 | · |
| CREMER THERAPEUTIC COMM CENTER | Fulton | High | 07-12 | 0 | · |
| FULTON RECEPTION AND DIAG CTR | Fulton | High | 07-12 | 0 | · |
| ROSA PARKS CENTER | Fulton | High | 06-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Callaway County
About Callaway County
Across the sparse Missouri county of Callaway County of about 44,741 residents, the public-school footprint covers 25 schools and about 5,396 students.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $74,176, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 21% noticeably above the Missouri median.
In terms of grade levels, Callaway County is built around 12 elementary schools (2,864 students), 4 middle schools (931), and 9 high schools (1,601).
FULTON 58 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,281 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 4%: 5,188 students in SY 2020-21 versus 5,396 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 20 to 22 across the same 4-year window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Callaway County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data