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Gasconade County

Missouri · Public K-12

On the public-school side, Gasconade County (Missouri) totals 7 K-12 schools and roughly 2,494 students. Median household income is around $64,232. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools.

4-year change in Gasconade County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,494
-157 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Gasconade County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn MissouriIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
32.6%#83 of 100N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,494#59 of 101#2,016 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
7#84 of 101N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.0:1#73 of 101#903 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
47.6%#62 of 101#1,740 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
13.1%#73 of 99#2,422 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
14,746
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
2,494
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$64,232
Above Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.6%
Below Missouri avg
Elementary
2
786 students
Middle
3
885 students
High
2
823 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
GASCONADE CO. R-II
1,488 students · 3 districts in Gasconade County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Gasconade 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
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
47
20.2% under 18

Test scores in Gasconade County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 44.9%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. HERMANN ELEM.· 47.0%
  2. MARIES CO. MIDDLE· 34.3%
  3. OWENSVILLE MIDDLE· 31.5%
  4. HERMANN MIDDLE· 29.6%
  5. OWENSVILLE ELEM.· 29.5%

See all 5 schools in Gasconade County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
OWENSVILLE HIGHOwensvilleHigh09-12541·
OWENSVILLE ELEM.OwensvilleElementaryPK-05539·
OWENSVILLE MIDDLEOwensvilleMiddle06-08408·
HERMANN MIDDLEHermannMiddle04-08284·
HERMANN HIGHHermannHigh09-12282·
HERMANN ELEM.HermannElementaryPK-03247·
MARIES CO. MIDDLEBlandMiddle05-08193·

Cities in Gasconade County

Hermann3 schoolsOwensville3 schoolsBland1 school

About Gasconade County

Gasconade County is a thinly populated county of about 14,746 residents in Missouri. Its public-school system teaches approximately 2,494 students across 7 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $64,232, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 5% noticeably above the Missouri median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Gasconade County comprises 2 elementary schools (786 students), 3 middle schools (885), and 2 high schools (823).

The largest single district in Gasconade County is GASCONADE CO. R-II, which alone enrolls about 1,488 students.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Gasconade County has declined 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,651 students to 2,494.

On this page, the community for Gasconade 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 K-12 schools serve Gasconade County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Gasconade County, Missouri, with a combined enrollment of about 2,494.
How many high schools are in Gasconade County?
Gasconade County, Missouri has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 823 students.
How many middle schools are in Gasconade County?
Gasconade County, Missouri has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 885 students.
How many elementary schools are in Gasconade County?
Gasconade County, Missouri has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 786 students.
What is the largest school district in Gasconade County?
GASCONADE CO. R-II is the largest school district in Gasconade County, serving approximately 1,488 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Gasconade County?
Gasconade County, Missouri has a population of approximately 14,746, with a median age of 47. About 20.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Gasconade County?
Median household income in Gasconade County is $64,232, above the Missouri average of $61,285. About 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Gasconade County?
Approximately 18.1% of adults 25 and older in Gasconade County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Gasconade County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 47.6% of students in Gasconade 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 Gasconade County schools?
Across Gasconade 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