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DeKalb County

Missouri · Public K-12

10 public schools serving approximately 1,085 students, in a county of 10,876 residents.

Schools
10
5 districts
Enrollment
1,085
NCES CCD
Median income
$69,826
Above Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
35.7%
Below Missouri avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
5
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MAYSVILLE R-I
539 students · 5 districts in DeKalb County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of DeKalb 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
88%
Hispanic
2%
Black
7%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
96%
Hispanic
0%
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.3%
civilian labor
Median age
42
19.8% under 18

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
MAYSVILLE ELEM.MaysvilleElementaryPK-06279·
MAYSVILLE JR.-SR. HIGHMaysvilleHigh07-12260·
STEWARTSVILLE ELEM.StewartsvilleElementaryPK-06156·
STEWARTSVILLE HIGHStewartsvilleHigh07-12106·
UNION STAR HIGHUnion StarHigh06-1283·
OSBORN ELEM.OsbornElementaryKG-0665·
UNION STAR ELEM.Union StarElementaryKG-0564·
OSBORN HIGHOsbornHigh07-1257·
UNION STAR PRESCHOOLUnion StarPrekindergartenPK-PK15·
WESTERN MO CORRECTIONAL CENTERCameronHigh07-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve DeKalb County?
There are 10 public K-12 schools in DeKalb County, Missouri, with a combined enrollment of about 1,085.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in DeKalb County?
The county's public school system includes 4 elementary, 5 high schools.
What is the largest school district in DeKalb County?
MAYSVILLE R-I is the largest school district in DeKalb County, serving approximately 539 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
How many people live in DeKalb County?
DeKalb County has roughly 10,876 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in DeKalb County?
Median household income in DeKalb County is $69,826, above the Missouri average of $61,285. About 4.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of DeKalb County?
Approximately 16.4% of adults 25 and older in DeKalb County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in DeKalb County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 35.7% of students in DeKalb 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 52.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in DeKalb County schools?
Across DeKalb County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of DeKalb County?
DeKalb County residents are approximately 88% White, 2% Hispanic, 7% Black, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in DeKalb County is owner-occupied?
DeKalb County has about 4,270 housing units, of which roughly 71.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data