Total enrollment
1,458
-13 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Ozark County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Ozark County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Missouri | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 47.8% | #12 of 100 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,458 | #87 of 101 | #2,508 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 10 | #69 of 101 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.1:1 | #10 of 101 | #150 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 69.0% | #19 of 101 | #781 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 5.9% | #98 of 99 | #2,607 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.
Ozark County school rankings
Residents
8,873
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
10
5 districts
Enrollment
1,458
students · 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: 44.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- BAKERSFIELD ELEM.· 58.4%
- GAINESVILLE HIGH· 56.0%
- GAINESVILLE ELEM.· 54.9%
- DORA ELEM.· 51.3%
- BAKERSFIELD HIGH· 38.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- DORA HIGH· 37.5%
- BAKERSFIELD HIGH· 38.7%
- DORA ELEM.· 51.3%
- GAINESVILLE ELEM.· 54.9%
- GAINESVILLE HIGH· 56.0%
| 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 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,471 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,458 in SY 2024-25.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data