Total enrollment
1,511
-24 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
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).
4-year change in Douglas County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Douglas County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Missouri | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 45.5% | #20 of 100 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,511 | #84 of 101 | #2,472 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #97 of 101 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #72 of 101 | #901 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 53.8% | #48 of 101 | #1,421 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.9% | #80 of 99 | #2,469 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
11,965
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
3 districts
Enrollment
1,511
students · 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
School enrollment
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, 3 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 44.9%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- AVA HIGH· 63.8%
- AVA ELEM.· 43.4%
- AVA MIDDLE· 40.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVA ELEM. | Ava | Elementary | PK-04 | 553 | · |
| AVA HIGH | Ava | High | 09-12 | 391 | · |
| AVA MIDDLE | Ava | Middle | 05-08 | 386 | · |
| PLAINVIEW ELEM. | Ava | Elementary | PK-08 | 93 | · |
| SKYLINE ELEM. | Norwood | Elementary | PK-08 | 88 | · |
Cities in Douglas County
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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,511 students, held roughly steady from the 1,535 reported in SY 2020-21.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data