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Douglas County

Missouri · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Missouri, 5 sit inside Douglas County, collectively enrolling roughly 1,511 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Douglas County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,511
-42 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 96%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
3 districts
Enrollment
1,511
NCES CCD
Median income
$45,985
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.8%
Below Missouri avg
Elementary
3
734 students
Middle
1
386 students
High
1
391 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
AVA R-I
1,330 students · 3 districts in Douglas County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Douglas 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
92%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.1%
civilian labor
Median age
46
23.1% under 18

Test scores in Douglas County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. AVA ELEM.· 43.0%
  2. AVA MIDDLE· 26.6%

See all 2 schools in Douglas County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
AVA ELEM.AvaElementaryPK-04553·
AVA HIGHAvaHigh09-12391·
AVA MIDDLEAvaMiddle05-08386·
PLAINVIEW ELEM.AvaElementaryPK-0893·
SKYLINE ELEM.NorwoodElementaryPK-0888·

Cities in Douglas County

Ava4 schoolsNorwood1 school

About Douglas County

Across the rural-scale Missouri county of Douglas County of about 11,965 residents, the public-school footprint covers 5 schools and about 1,511 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $45,985, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 15%. That income level is 25% meaningfully below the Missouri median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Douglas County spans 3 elementary schools (734 students), 1 middle school (386), and 1 high school (391).

The largest single district in Douglas County is AVA R-I, which alone enrolls about 1,330 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,511 students, fell 3% from the 1,553 reported in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Douglas County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Douglas County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Douglas County, Missouri, with a combined enrollment of about 1,511.
How many high schools are in Douglas County?
Douglas County, Missouri has 1 public high school, serving approximately 391 students.
How many middle schools are in Douglas County?
Douglas County, Missouri has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 386 students.
How many elementary schools are in Douglas County?
Douglas County, Missouri has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 734 students.
What is the largest school district in Douglas County?
AVA R-I is the largest school district in Douglas County, serving approximately 1,330 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Douglas County?
Douglas County, Missouri has a population of approximately 11,965, with a median age of 46. About 23.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Douglas County?
Median household income in Douglas County is $45,985, below the Missouri average of $61,285. About 14.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Douglas County?
Approximately 14.9% of adults 25 and older in Douglas County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Douglas County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 53.8% of students in Douglas 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 Douglas County schools?
Across Douglas County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.4 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data