Total enrollment
992
-94 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
Chariton County
Missouri · Public K-12
8 public K-12 schools, roughly 992 students, one county, 7,390 residents. That is Chariton County, Missouri on the numbers. That works out to 4 elementary and 4 high schools.
7-year change in Chariton County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 93%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 4%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
4 districts
Enrollment
992
NCES CCD
Median income
$71,520
Above Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.3%
Below Missouri avg
Elementary
4
528 students
Middle
0
schools
High
4
464 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SALISBURY R-IV
473 students · 4 districts in Chariton County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Chariton 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+
22.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
45
23.2% under 18
Test scores in Chariton County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- BRUNSWICK ELEM.· 81.6%
- BRUNSWICK HIGH· 75.5%
- SALISBURY ELEM.· 33.4%
- SALISBURY HIGH· 17.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALISBURY HIGH | Salisbury | High | 07-12 | 242 | · |
| SALISBURY ELEM. | Salisbury | Elementary | PK-06 | 231 | · |
| BRUNSWICK ELEM. | Brunswick | Elementary | PK-06 | 135 | · |
| BRUNSWICK HIGH | Brunswick | High | 07-12 | 120 | · |
| NORTHWESTERN ELEM. | Mendon | Elementary | PK-06 | 82 | · |
| KEYTESVILLE ELEM. | Keytesville | Elementary | PK-06 | 80 | · |
| NORTHWESTERN HIGH | Mendon | High | 07-12 | 54 | · |
| KEYTESVILLE HIGH | Keytesville | High | 07-12 | 48 | · |
Cities in Chariton County
About Chariton County
Chariton County is a sparse Missouri county of about 7,390 residents, home to 8 public schools and roughly 992 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $71,520, about 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 17% above the Missouri median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Chariton County consists of 4 elementary schools (528 students), and 4 high schools (464).
SALISBURY R-IV dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 473 students on its own.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 9%: 1,086 students in SY 2017-18 versus 992 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Chariton County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Chariton County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data