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Randolph County

Missouri · Public K-12

Randolph County serves about 3,375 K-12 students across 17 public schools, an average of roughly 199 students per campus. By level, that breaks down as 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Randolph County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,325
-318 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 87%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
17
5 districts
Enrollment
3,375
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,033
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.3%
Above Missouri avg
Elementary
8
1,629 students
Middle
3
619 students
High
5
1,127 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MOBERLY
2,102 students · 5 districts in Randolph County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Randolph 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
89%
Hispanic
3%
Black
5%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
84%
Hispanic
3%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
40
22.1% under 18

Test scores in Randolph County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. NORTHEAST ELEM.· 85.3%
  2. WESTRAN MIDDLE· 55.9%
  3. NORTHEAST HIGH· 52.1%
  4. GRATZ BROWN ELEM.· 31.1%
  5. MOBERLY MIDDLE· 30.6%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. WESTRAN ELEM.· 18.4%
  2. HIGBEE HIGH· 22.4%
  3. MOBERLY MIDDLE· 30.6%
  4. GRATZ BROWN ELEM.· 31.1%
  5. NORTHEAST HIGH· 52.1%

See all 7 schools in Randolph County ranked by score →

All schools (17)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
MOBERLY SR. HIGHMoberlyHigh09-12655·
MOBERLY MIDDLEMoberlyMiddle06-08440·
GRATZ BROWN ELEM.MoberlyElementary03-05398·
WESTRAN ELEM.HuntsvilleElementaryPK-05280·
SOUTH PARK ELEM.MoberlyElementaryKG-02229·
NORTH PARK ELEM.MoberlyElementaryKG-02214·
WESTRAN HIGHHuntsvilleHigh09-12184·
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTRMoberlyElementaryPK-PK166·
NORTHEAST HIGHCairoHigh06-12164·
NORTHEAST ELEM.CairoElementaryPK-05158·
WESTRAN MIDDLEClifton HillMiddle06-08129·
HIGBEE HIGHHigbeeHigh06-12124·
HIGBEE ELEM.HigbeeElementaryPK-05104·
RENICK ELEM.RenickElementaryPK-0880·
HIGBEE MIDDLE SCHOOLHigbeeMiddle06-0850·
Alt Center for Educ SuccessMoberlyCombinedKG-120·
MOBERLY AREA TECHNICAL CTR.MoberlyHigh09-120·

Cities in Randolph County

Moberly8 schoolsHigbee3 schoolsCairo2 schoolsHuntsville2 schoolsClifton Hill1 schoolRenick1 school

About Randolph County

In Missouri, Randolph County is a small county of about 24,365 residents. 17 public schools across the county serves about 3,375 students between them.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $53,033, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 13% lower than the Missouri median.

In terms of grade levels, Randolph County is built around 8 elementary schools (1,629 students), 3 middle schools (619), 5 high schools (1,127), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Randolph County is MOBERLY, which alone enrolls about 2,102 students.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Randolph County has declined 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,643 students to 3,325. Randolph County now counts 14 public schools, up from 13 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 87% to 84% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Randolph County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Randolph County?
There are 17 public K-12 schools in Randolph County, Missouri, with a combined enrollment of about 3,375.
How many high schools are in Randolph County?
Randolph County, Missouri has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 1,127 students.
How many middle schools are in Randolph County?
Randolph County, Missouri has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 619 students.
How many elementary schools are in Randolph County?
Randolph County, Missouri has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,629 students.
What is the largest school district in Randolph County?
MOBERLY is the largest school district in Randolph County, serving approximately 2,102 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
What is the population of Randolph County?
Randolph County, Missouri has a population of approximately 24,365, with a median age of 40. About 22.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Randolph County?
Median household income in Randolph County is $53,033, below the Missouri average of $61,285. About 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Randolph County?
Approximately 18.4% of adults 25 and older in Randolph County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Randolph County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 54.3% of students in Randolph 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 54.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Randolph County schools?
Across Randolph County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.4 to 1.

Randolph County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data