Total enrollment
1,458
-5 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Ozark County
Missouri · Public K-12
Ozark County runs 10 public K-12 schools inside Missouri, with the county population around 8,873. The mix is 6 elementary and 4 high.
7-year change in Ozark County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
+1 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
97%
was 98%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
5 districts
Enrollment
1,458
NCES CCD
Median income
$44,163
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
69.0%
Above Missouri avg
Elementary
6
738 students
Middle
0
schools
High
4
720 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
GAINESVILLE R-V
605 students · 5 districts in Ozark County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Ozark 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+
15.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
51
19.0% under 18
Test scores in Ozark County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- BAKERSFIELD ELEM.· 76.5%
- GAINESVILLE ELEM.· 72.3%
- DORA ELEM.· 67.4%
- GAINESVILLE HIGH· 47.7%
- BAKERSFIELD HIGH· 40.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- DORA HIGH· 12.6%
- BAKERSFIELD HIGH· 40.0%
- GAINESVILLE HIGH· 47.7%
- DORA ELEM.· 67.4%
- GAINESVILLE ELEM.· 72.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAINESVILLE ELEM. | Gainesville | Elementary | KG-06 | 292 | · |
| GAINESVILLE HIGH | Gainesville | High | 07-12 | 287 | · |
| BAKERSFIELD HIGH | Bakersfield | High | 06-12 | 215 | · |
| BAKERSFIELD ELEM. | Bakersfield | Elementary | PK-05 | 177 | · |
| DORA HIGH | Dora | High | 07-12 | 160 | · |
| DORA ELEM. | Dora | Elementary | PK-06 | 147 | · |
| LUTIE HIGH | Theodosia | High | 07-12 | 58 | · |
| LUTIE ELEM. | Theodosia | Elementary | PK-06 | 48 | · |
| THORNFIELD ELEM. | Thornfield | Elementary | KG-08 | 48 | · |
| GAINESVILLE PRESCHOOL | Gainesville | Elementary | PK-PK | 26 | · |
Cities in Ozark County
About Ozark County
In Missouri, Ozark County is a compact county of about 8,873 residents. 10 public schools across the county instructs about 1,458 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $44,163, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 28% meaningfully below the Missouri median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Ozark County is made up of 6 elementary schools (738 students), and 4 high schools (720).
GAINESVILLE R-V is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 605 students across Ozark County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,463 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,458 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Ozark County gained 1 school, going from 9 to 10.
On allk12, the community for Ozark County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Ozark County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data