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Scotland County

Missouri · Public K-12

Of the 2 public K-12 schools in Scotland County, the largest district by enrollment is Scotland Co. R-I (505 students). Total county enrollment runs around 505. The level mix is 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Scotland County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
505
-111 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 98%
% Hispanic
2%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
505
NCES CCD
Median income
$68,913
Above Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.3%
Below Missouri avg
Elementary
1
252 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
253 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SCOTLAND CO. R-I
505 students · 1 district in Scotland County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Scotland 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
96%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.2%
civilian labor
Median age
37
29.9% under 18

Test scores in Scotland County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. SCOTLAND CO. ELEM.· 49.7%
  2. SCOTLAND CO. HIGH· 4.4%

See all 2 schools in Scotland County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SCOTLAND CO. HIGHMemphisHigh07-12253·
SCOTLAND CO. ELEM.MemphisElementaryPK-06252·

Cities in Scotland County

Memphis1 schoolMemphis1 school

About Scotland County

In Missouri, Scotland County is a small county of about 4,686 residents. 2 public schools across the county serves about 505 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $68,913, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 12% above the Missouri median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Scotland County spans 1 elementary school (252 students), and 1 high school (253).

SCOTLAND CO. R-I dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 505 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Scotland County has contracted 18% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 616 students to 505. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 98% to 95%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Scotland 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 Scotland County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Scotland County, Missouri, with a combined enrollment of about 505.
How many high schools are in Scotland County?
Scotland County, Missouri has 1 public high school, serving approximately 253 students.
How many elementary schools are in Scotland County?
Scotland County, Missouri has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 252 students.
What is the largest school district in Scotland County?
SCOTLAND CO. R-I is the largest school district in Scotland County, serving approximately 505 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Scotland County?
Scotland County, Missouri has a population of approximately 4,686, with a median age of 37. About 29.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Scotland County?
Median household income in Scotland County is $68,913, above the Missouri average of $61,285. About 7.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Scotland County?
Approximately 15.2% of adults 25 and older in Scotland County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Scotland County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 49.3% of students in Scotland County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Missouri county average of 54.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Scotland County schools?
Across Scotland County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Scotland County?
Scotland County residents are approximately 96% White, 0% Hispanic, 0% Black, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data