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Shannon County

Missouri · Public K-12

8 public schools serving approximately 1,751 students, in a county of 7,177 residents.

Schools
8
4 districts
Enrollment
1,751
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,222
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.9%
Above Missouri avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE R-III
813 students · 4 districts in Shannon County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Shannon 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
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
97%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
12.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.3%
civilian labor
Median age
45
22.7% under 18

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LIBERTY SR. HIGHMountain ViewHigh09-12341·
LIBERTY MIDDLEMountain ViewMiddle06-08301·
WINONA ELEM.WinonaElementaryPK-08299·
SUMMERSVILLE ELEM.SummersvilleElementaryPK-05224·
BIRCH TREE ELEM.Birch TreeElementaryPK-05171·
WINONA HIGHWinonaHigh09-12142·
EMINENCE HIGHEminenceHigh07-12138·
EMINENCE ELEM.EminenceElementaryPK-06135·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Shannon County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Shannon County, Missouri, with a combined enrollment of about 1,751.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Shannon County?
The county's public school system includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Shannon County?
MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE R-III is the largest school district in Shannon County, serving approximately 813 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Shannon County?
Shannon County has roughly 7,177 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Shannon County?
Median household income in Shannon County is $55,222, below the Missouri average of $61,285. About 13.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Shannon County?
Approximately 12.8% of adults 25 and older in Shannon County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Shannon County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 54.9% of students in Shannon 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 52.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shannon County schools?
Across Shannon County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Shannon County?
Shannon County residents are approximately 92% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Shannon County is owner-occupied?
Shannon County has about 3,517 housing units, of which roughly 79.9% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data