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Cedar County

Missouri · Public K-12

Cedar County, Missouri operates 7 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 2,080 students (about 297 per campus). That works out to 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Cedar County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,080
-47 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
+1 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
2,080
NCES CCD
Median income
$48,181
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.6%
Above Missouri avg
Elementary
3
928 students
Middle
2
542 students
High
2
610 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
EL DORADO SPRINGS R-II
1,151 students · 2 districts in Cedar County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Cedar 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
White
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
43
24.0% under 18

Test scores in Cedar County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.

Top 4 schools (ELA)
  1. STOCKTON ELEM.· 67.0%
  2. EL DORADO SPRINGS MIDDLE· 43.6%
  3. STOCKTON MIDDLE· 36.9%
  4. EL DORADO SPRINGS ELEM.· 18.3%

See all 4 schools in Cedar County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
EL DORADO SPRINGS ELEM.El Dorado SpringsElementaryPK-05564·
STOCKTON ELEM.StocktonElementaryKG-04327·
EL DORADO SPRINGS HIGHEl Dorado SpringsHigh09-12321·
STOCKTON HIGHStocktonHigh09-12289·
STOCKTON MIDDLEStocktonMiddle05-08276·
EL DORADO SPRINGS MIDDLEEl Dorado SpringsMiddle06-08266·
LITTLE TIGER PRESCHOOLStocktonElementaryPK-PK37·

Cities in Cedar County

Stockton4 schoolsEl Dorado Springs3 schools

About Cedar County

Across the compact Missouri county of Cedar County of about 14,615 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 2,080 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $48,181, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 21% meaningfully below the Missouri median.

For a sense of the school types, Cedar County consists of 3 elementary schools (928 students), 2 middle schools (542), and 2 high schools (610).

The largest single district in Cedar County is EL DORADO SPRINGS R-II, which alone enrolls about 1,151 students.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,080 students, held roughly steady from the 2,127 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Cedar County added 1 school, going from 6 to 7.

On allk12, the community for Cedar County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Cedar County?
Cedar County, Missouri has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,080 students.
How many high schools are in Cedar County?
Cedar County, Missouri has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 610 students.
How many middle schools are in Cedar County?
Cedar County, Missouri has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 542 students.
How many elementary schools are in Cedar County?
Cedar County, Missouri has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 928 students.
What is the largest school district in Cedar County?
EL DORADO SPRINGS R-II is the largest school district in Cedar County, serving approximately 1,151 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Cedar County?
Cedar County has roughly 14,615 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Cedar County?
Median household income in Cedar County is $48,181, below the Missouri average of $61,285. About 10.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Cedar County?
Approximately 19.0% of adults 25 and older in Cedar County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Cedar County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 57.6% of students in Cedar County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Missouri county average of 54.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cedar County schools?
Across Cedar County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.8 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data