Total enrollment
8,058
+694 (+9%) vs SY 2020-21
Johnson County
Missouri · Public K-12
In Johnson County, 24 public K-12 schools make up the local education system, comprising 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 9 high. Combined enrollment is about 8,058 students.
4-year change in Johnson County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
22
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Johnson County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Missouri | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.2% | #41 of 100 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 8,058 | #21 of 101 | #951 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 22 | #20 of 101 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.6:1 | #89 of 101 | #1,163 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 41.1% | #83 of 101 | #2,045 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 35.8% | #29 of 99 | #1,628 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.
Johnson County school rankings
Residents
54,732
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
24
7 districts
Enrollment
8,058
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$67,272
Above Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
41.1%
Below Missouri avg
Elementary
11
4,048 students
Middle
4
1,513 students
High
9
2,497 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
WARRENSBURG R-VI
3,558 students · 7 districts in Johnson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Johnson 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+
29.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
32
22.1% under 18
Test scores in Johnson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 17 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 44.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- KNOB NOSTER ELEM.· 62.4%
- WARRENSBURG HIGH· 60.7%
- WHITEMAN A.F.B. ELEM.· 60.3%
- KNOB NOSTER MIDDLE· 52.0%
- CREST RIDGE HIGH· 49.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- KINGSVILLE ELEM.· 16.2%
- CHILHOWEE ELEM.· 16.8%
- CHILHOWEE HIGH· 21.1%
- LEETON ELEM.· 24.7%
- KINGSVILLE HIGH· 27.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WARRENSBURG HIGH | Warrensburg | High | 09-12 | 1,027 | · |
| WARRENSBURG MIDDLE | Warrensburg | Middle | 06-08 | 779 | · |
| WHITEMAN A.F.B. ELEM. | Whiteman Afb | Elementary | PK-05 | 602 | · |
| KNOB NOSTER ELEM. | Knob Noster | Elementary | PK-05 | 550 | · |
| HOLDEN ELEM. | Holden | Elementary | PK-05 | 540 | · |
| RIDGE VIEW ELEM. | Warrensburg | Elementary | PK-02 | 484 | · |
| KNOB NOSTER HIGH | Knob Noster | High | 09-12 | 474 | · |
| MAPLE GROVE ELEMENTARY | Warrensburg | Elementary | PK-02 | 462 | · |
| MARTIN WARREN ELEM. | Warrensburg | Elementary | 03-05 | 407 | · |
| STERLING ELEM. | Warrensburg | Elementary | 03-05 | 399 | · |
| HOLDEN HIGH | Holden | High | 09-12 | 391 | · |
| KNOB NOSTER MIDDLE | Knob Noster | Middle | 06-08 | 381 | · |
| HOLDEN MIDDLE | Holden | Middle | 06-08 | 301 | · |
| CREST RIDGE HIGH | Centerview | High | 06-12 | 292 | · |
| CREST RIDGE ELEM. | Centerview | Elementary | PK-05 | 276 | · |
| LEETON ELEM. | Leeton | Elementary | PK-05 | 153 | · |
| KINGSVILLE HIGH | Kingsville | High | 07-12 | 131 | · |
| KINGSVILLE ELEM. | Kingsville | Elementary | PK-06 | 119 | · |
| LEETON HIGH | Leeton | High | 09-12 | 103 | · |
| CHILHOWEE HIGH | Chilhowee | High | 07-12 | 79 | · |
| CHILHOWEE ELEM. | Chilhowee | Elementary | PK-06 | 56 | · |
| LEETON MIDDLE | Leeton | Middle | 06-08 | 52 | · |
| GATEWAY EDUCATIONAL CTR. | Warrensburg | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| WARRENSBURG AREA CAREER CTR. | Warrensburg | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Johnson County
About Johnson County
Across the thinly populated Missouri county of Johnson County of about 54,732 residents, the public-school footprint covers 24 schools and about 8,058 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $67,272 a year, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 10% above the Missouri median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Johnson County spans 11 elementary schools (4,048 students), 4 middle schools (1,513), and 9 high schools (2,497).
The largest single district in Johnson County is WARRENSBURG R-VI, which alone enrolls about 3,558 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment grew 9%: 7,364 students in SY 2020-21 versus 8,058 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Johnson County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data