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Reynolds County

Missouri · Public K-12

Public schools in Reynolds County, Missouri total 8, with combined enrollment of about 854 students against a county population of 6,010. That breaks down as 4 elementary and 3 high.

7-year change in Reynolds County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
854
-214 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
4 districts
Enrollment
854
NCES CCD
Median income
$45,028
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.4%
Above Missouri avg
Elementary
4
403 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
416 students
Combined / other
1
35 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
SOUTHERN REYNOLDS CO. R-II
425 students · 4 districts in Reynolds County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Reynolds 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
92%
Hispanic
2%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
10.9%
civilian labor
Median age
46
19.0% under 18

Test scores in Reynolds County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.

Top 4 schools (ELA)
  1. ELLINGTON ELEMENTARY· 51.8%
  2. ELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL· 36.5%
  3. BUNKER ELEM.· 29.8%
  4. BUNKER HIGH· 18.2%

See all 4 schools in Reynolds County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOLEllingtonHigh06-12223·
ELLINGTON ELEMENTARYEllingtonElementaryPK-05202·
BUNKER HIGHBunkerHigh06-12123·
BUNKER ELEM.BunkerElementaryPK-05105·
LESTERVILLE HIGH SCHOOLLestervilleHigh07-1270·
LESTERVILLE ELEMENTARYLestervilleElementaryPK-0668·
ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLLestervilleCombinedKG-1235·
CENTERVILLE ELEM.CentervilleElementaryKG-0828·

Cities in Reynolds County

Bunker2 schoolsEllington2 schoolsLesterville2 schoolsCenterville1 schoolLesterville1 school

About Reynolds County

Reynolds County is a small county of about 6,010 residents in Missouri. Its public-school system instructs approximately 854 students across 8 schools.

For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $45,028, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 27% below the Missouri median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Reynolds County is made up of 4 elementary schools (403 students), 3 high schools (416), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Reynolds County is SOUTHERN REYNOLDS CO. R-II, which alone enrolls about 425 students.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Reynolds County has shrank 20% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,068 students to 854.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Reynolds County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Reynolds County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Reynolds County, Missouri, with a combined enrollment of about 854.
How many high schools are in Reynolds County?
Reynolds County, Missouri has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 416 students.
How many elementary schools are in Reynolds County?
Reynolds County, Missouri has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 403 students.
What is the largest school district in Reynolds County?
SOUTHERN REYNOLDS CO. R-II is the largest school district in Reynolds County, serving approximately 425 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Reynolds County?
Reynolds County, Missouri has a population of approximately 6,010, with a median age of 46. About 19.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Reynolds County?
Median household income in Reynolds County is $45,028, below the Missouri average of $61,285. About 15.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Reynolds County?
Approximately 15.0% of adults 25 and older in Reynolds County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Reynolds County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 61.4% of students in Reynolds 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 Reynolds County schools?
Across Reynolds County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Reynolds County?
Reynolds County residents are approximately 92% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Reynolds County school rankings

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