Total enrollment
3,543
+6 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
Saline County
Missouri · Public K-12
Saline County serves about 3,543 K-12 students across 20 public schools, an average of roughly 177 students per campus. By grade band, the county runs 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.
7-year change in Saline County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
18
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
61%
was 71%
% Hispanic
21%
was 17%
% Black
3%
was 5%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
20
9 districts
Enrollment
3,543
NCES CCD
Median income
$57,931
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.2%
Above Missouri avg
Elementary
11
1,622 students
Middle
2
728 students
High
5
1,187 students
Combined / other
2
6 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
MARSHALL
2,498 students · 9 districts in Saline County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Saline 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+
22.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
35
22.0% under 18
Test scores in Saline County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- BENTON ELEM.· 83.0%
- SWEET SPRINGS ELEM.· 75.9%
- Northwest 5th Grade Center· 65.0%
- ALEXANDER ELEM.· 56.8%
- BUEKER MIDDLE· 51.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- EASTWOOD ELEM.· 4.0%
- SWEET SPRINGS HIGH· 44.6%
- BUEKER MIDDLE· 51.8%
- ALEXANDER ELEM.· 56.8%
- Northwest 5th Grade Center· 65.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARSHALL SR. HIGH | Marshall | High | 09-12 | 827 | · |
| BUEKER MIDDLE | Marshall | Middle | 06-08 | 550 | · |
| SPAINHOWER PRIMARY SCHOOL | Marshall | Elementary | KG-02 | 455 | · |
| ALEXANDER ELEM. | Slater | Elementary | PK-08 | 226 | · |
| BENTON ELEM. | Marshall | Elementary | 03-04 | 200 | · |
| SWEET SPRINGS ELEM. | Sweet Springs | Elementary | PK-06 | 191 | · |
| Northwest 5th Grade Center | Marshall | Middle | 05-05 | 178 | · |
| SWEET SPRINGS HIGH | Sweet Springs | High | 07-12 | 174 | · |
| SLATER HIGH | Slater | High | 09-12 | 153 | · |
| EASTWOOD ELEM. | Marshall | Elementary | 03-04 | 148 | · |
| Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr | Marshall | Elementary | PK-PK | 140 | · |
| MIAMI ELEM. | Miami | Elementary | PK-08 | 67 | · |
| HARDEMAN ELEM. | Marshall | Elementary | PK-08 | 64 | · |
| OREARVILLE ELEM. | Slater | Elementary | PK-08 | 59 | · |
| GILLIAM ELEM. | Gilliam | Elementary | KG-08 | 38 | · |
| Malta Bend Elementary School | Malta Bend | Elementary | PK-06 | 34 | · |
| Malta Bend High School | Malta Bend | High | 07-12 | 33 | · |
| PRAIRIE VIEW SCHOOL | Marshall | Combined | KG-12 | 6 | · |
| SALINE CO. CAREER CTR. | Marshall | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| SOUTHEAST ELEM. | Marshall | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Saline County
About Saline County
Saline County is a small county of about 23,231 residents in Missouri. Its public-school system serves approximately 3,543 students across 20 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $57,931 a year, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 5% lower than the Missouri median.
On the school-mix side, Saline County is made up of 11 elementary schools (1,622 students), 2 middle schools (728), 5 high schools (1,187), and 2 combined or other schools.
MARSHALL dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,498 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 3,537 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,543 in SY 2024-25. Saline County now counts 18 public schools, up from 17 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 71% to 61%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Saline County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Saline County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data