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Oregon County

Missouri · Public K-12

8 public schools serving approximately 1,790 students, in a county of 8,673 residents.

Schools
8
4 districts
Enrollment
1,790
NCES CCD
Median income
$43,069
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.5%
Above Missouri avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
4
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
THAYER R-II
762 students · 4 districts in Oregon County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Oregon 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
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
12.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.2%
civilian labor
Median age
45
23.2% under 18

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
THAYER ELEM.ThayerElementaryPK-06419·
THAYER SR. HIGHThayerHigh07-12343·
Alton HighAltonHigh06-12336·
Alton ElementaryAltonElementaryPK-05283·
KOSHKONONG ELEM.KoshkonongElementaryPK-08148·
COUCH HIGHMyrtleHigh07-1293·
COUCH ELEM.MyrtleElementaryPK-0690·
KOSHKONONG HIGHKoshkonongHigh09-1278·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Oregon County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Oregon County, Missouri, with a combined enrollment of about 1,790.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Oregon County?
The county's public school system includes 4 elementary, 4 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Oregon County?
THAYER R-II is the largest school district in Oregon County, serving approximately 762 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Oregon County?
Oregon County has roughly 8,673 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Oregon County?
Median household income in Oregon County is $43,069, below the Missouri average of $61,285. About 21.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Oregon County?
Approximately 12.6% of adults 25 and older in Oregon County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Oregon County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 63.5% of students in Oregon County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Missouri county average of 52.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oregon County schools?
Across Oregon County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Oregon County?
Oregon County residents are approximately 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Oregon County is owner-occupied?
Oregon County has about 4,321 housing units, of which roughly 74.9% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data