Total enrollment
5,763
+6 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
Laclede County
Missouri · Public K-12
Laclede County hosts 12 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 5,763 Missouri students across 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high.
4-year change in Laclede County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
+1 (+11%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Laclede County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Missouri | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 35.0% | #73 of 100 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,763 | #28 of 101 | #1,192 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 10 | #67 of 101 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.4:1 | #99 of 101 | #1,544 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 64.3% | #24 of 101 | #929 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.2% | #49 of 99 | #2,147 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.
Laclede County school rankings
Residents
36,390
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
12
4 districts
Enrollment
5,763
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$53,282
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
64.3%
Above Missouri avg
Elementary
7
3,136 students
Middle
1
859 students
High
4
1,768 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LEBANON R-III
4,410 students · 4 districts in Laclede County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Laclede 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+
16.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
39
24.6% under 18
Test scores in Laclede County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 44.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- CONWAY HIGH SCHOOLS· 44.6%
- LEBANON SR. HIGH· 42.0%
- EZARD ELEM.· 40.3%
- BOSWELL ELEM.· 38.0%
- LEBANON MIDDLE SCHOOL· 37.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- JOEL E. BARBER ELEM.· 26.7%
- MAPLECREST ELEM.· 36.1%
- LEBANON MIDDLE SCHOOL· 37.8%
- BOSWELL ELEM.· 38.0%
- EZARD ELEM.· 40.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEBANON SR. HIGH | Lebanon | High | 09-12 | 1,439 | · |
| LEBANON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Lebanon | Middle | 06-08 | 859 | · |
| MAPLECREST ELEM. | Lebanon | Elementary | 02-03 | 656 | · |
| JOE D. ESTHER ELEM. | Lebanon | Elementary | KG-01 | 609 | · |
| BOSWELL ELEM. | Lebanon | Elementary | 04-05 | 581 | · |
| JOEL E. BARBER ELEM. | Lebanon | Elementary | PK-08 | 505 | · |
| EZARD ELEM. | Conway | Elementary | PK-06 | 422 | · |
| CONWAY HIGH SCHOOLS | Conway | High | 07-12 | 329 | · |
| Lebanon R-III Early Chld Cntr | Lebanon | Elementary | PK-PK | 266 | · |
| GASCONADE ELEM. | Falcon | Elementary | PK-08 | 97 | · |
| HILLCREST EDUCATION CENTER | Lebanon | High | 07-12 | 0 | · |
| LEBANON TECH. CAREER CTR. | Lebanon | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Laclede County
About Laclede County
Laclede County is a low-population Missouri county of about 36,390 residents, home to 12 public schools and roughly 5,763 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $53,282, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 13% noticeably below the Missouri median.
On the school-mix side, Laclede County comprises 7 elementary schools (3,136 students), 1 middle school (859), and 4 high schools (1,768).
LEBANON R-III is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,410 students across Laclede County.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Laclede County has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 5,757 students to 5,763. The school count climbed from 9 to 10 across the same 4-year window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Laclede County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data