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Holt County

Missouri · Public K-12

8 public K-12 schools operate inside Holt County, with roughly 624 students enrolled, an average of 78 per campus. That works out to 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Holt County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
624
-93 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-2 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
4 districts
Enrollment
624
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,187
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
33.5%
Below Missouri avg
Elementary
4
352 students
Middle
1
69 students
High
3
203 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MOUND CITY R-II
268 students · 4 districts in Holt County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Holt 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
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.8%
civilian labor
Median age
47
20.8% under 18

Test scores in Holt County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.

Top 4 schools (ELA)
  1. SOUTH HOLT HIGH· 61.5%
  2. NODAWAY-HOLT ELEM.· 46.1%
  3. MOUND CITY MIDDLE· 40.7%
  4. SOUTH HOLT ELEM.· 25.4%

See all 4 schools in Holt County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SOUTH HOLT ELEM.OregonElementaryPK-06121·
SOUTH HOLT HIGHOregonHigh07-12119·
NODAWAY-HOLT ELEM.MaitlandElementaryPK-06116·
MOUND CITY ELEM.Mound CityElementaryPK-04115·
MOUND CITY HIGHMound CityHigh09-1284·
MOUND CITY MIDDLEMound CityMiddle05-0869·
CRAIG ELEM.CraigElementaryPK-060·
CRAIG HIGHCraigHigh07-120·

Cities in Holt County

Mound City3 schoolsCraig2 schoolsOregon2 schoolsMaitland1 school

About Holt County

Holt County is a compact Missouri county of about 4,240 residents, home to 8 public schools and roughly 624 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $61,187, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 5%.

On the school-mix side, Holt County is built around 4 elementary schools (352 students), 1 middle school (69), and 3 high schools (203).

MOUND CITY R-II dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 268 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 624 students, shrank 13% from the 717 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 8 to 6 across the same 7-year window.

On allk12, the community for Holt County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Holt County?
Holt County, Missouri has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 624 students.
How many high schools are in Holt County?
Holt County, Missouri has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 203 students.
How many middle schools are in Holt County?
Holt County, Missouri has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 69 students.
How many elementary schools are in Holt County?
Holt County, Missouri has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 352 students.
What is the largest school district in Holt County?
MOUND CITY R-II is the largest school district in Holt County, serving approximately 268 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Holt County?
Holt County, Missouri has a population of approximately 4,240, with a median age of 47. About 20.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Holt County?
Median household income in Holt County is $61,187, below the Missouri average of $61,285. About 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Holt County?
Approximately 19.6% of adults 25 and older in Holt County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Holt County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 33.5% of students in Holt 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 Holt County schools?
Across Holt County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.1 to 1.

Holt County school rankings

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