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Dade County

Missouri · Public K-12

Dade County's public schools, 10 in all, serve approximately 1,061 K-12 students inside Missouri, with Greenfield R-Iv the largest district by enrollment. By grade band, the county runs 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.

7-year change in Dade County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,061
-93 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
-1 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 95%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
5 districts
Enrollment
1,061
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,750
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
45.1%
Below Missouri avg
Elementary
4
550 students
Middle
1
60 students
High
4
451 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
GREENFIELD R-IV
395 students · 5 districts in Dade County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Dade 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
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
47
20.8% under 18

Test scores in Dade County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. GREENFIELD ELEM.· 61.8%
  2. Dadeville R-II School· 59.9%
  3. GREENFIELD HIGH· 51.3%
  4. LOCKWOOD ELEM.· 32.9%
  5. DADEVILLE SR. HIGH· 19.5%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. LOCKWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL· 18.4%
  2. DADEVILLE SR. HIGH· 19.5%
  3. LOCKWOOD ELEM.· 32.9%
  4. GREENFIELD HIGH· 51.3%
  5. Dadeville R-II School· 59.9%

See all 6 schools in Dade County ranked by score →

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
GREENFIELD ELEM.GreenfieldElementaryPK-06235·
GREENFIELD HIGHGreenfieldHigh07-12160·
LOCKWOOD ELEM.LockwoodElementaryPK-06142·
DADEVILLE SR. HIGHDadevilleHigh06-12117·
LOCKWOOD HIGHLockwoodHigh09-12102·
Dadeville R-II SchoolDadevilleElementaryPK-05100·
EVERTON ELEM.EvertonElementaryPK-0673·
EVERTON HIGHEvertonHigh07-1272·
LOCKWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOLLockwoodMiddle07-0860·
LOCKWOOD SPECL. EDUC. COOP.LockwoodCombinedKG-120·

Cities in Dade County

Lockwood3 schoolsEverton2 schoolsGreenfield2 schoolsDadeville1 schoolDadeville1 schoolLockwood1 school

About Dade County

Across the low-population Missouri county of Dade County of about 7,641 residents, the public-school footprint covers 10 schools and about 1,061 students.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $53,750 a year, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%. That income level is 12% noticeably below the Missouri median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Dade County comprises 4 elementary schools (550 students), 1 middle school (60), 4 high schools (451), and 1 combined or other schools.

GREENFIELD R-IV is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 395 students across Dade County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 8%: 1,154 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,061 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Dade County lost 1 school, going from 10 to 9.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Dade County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Dade County?
Dade County, Missouri has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,061 students.
How many high schools are in Dade County?
Dade County, Missouri has 4 public high schools, serving approximately 451 students.
How many middle schools are in Dade County?
Dade County, Missouri has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 60 students.
How many elementary schools are in Dade County?
Dade County, Missouri has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 550 students.
What is the largest school district in Dade County?
GREENFIELD R-IV is the largest school district in Dade County, serving approximately 395 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
What is the population of Dade County?
Dade County, Missouri has a population of approximately 7,641, with a median age of 47. About 20.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Dade County?
Median household income in Dade County is $53,750, below the Missouri average of $61,285. About 7.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Dade County?
Approximately 15.1% of adults 25 and older in Dade County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Dade County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 45.1% of students in Dade County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Missouri county average of 54.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dade County schools?
Across Dade County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.3 to 1.

Dade County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data