Total enrollment
1,687
-37 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
Shannon County
Missouri · Public K-12
In Shannon County, 8 public K-12 schools make up the local education system, comprising 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high. Combined enrollment is about 1,687 students.
7-year change in Shannon County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 97%
% Hispanic
11%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
4 districts
Enrollment
1,687
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,222
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
74.5%
Above Missouri avg
Elementary
4
822 students
Middle
1
264 students
High
3
601 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE R-III
788 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in Shannon County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- EMINENCE ELEM.· 87.9%
- BIRCH TREE ELEM.· 51.5%
- EMINENCE HIGH· 48.5%
- LIBERTY MIDDLE· 36.4%
- WINONA ELEM.· 31.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- SUMMERSVILLE ELEM.· 22.2%
- WINONA ELEM.· 31.7%
- LIBERTY MIDDLE· 36.4%
- EMINENCE HIGH· 48.5%
- BIRCH TREE ELEM.· 51.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY SR. HIGH | Mountain View | High | 09-12 | 350 | · |
| WINONA ELEM. | Winona | Elementary | PK-08 | 306 | · |
| LIBERTY MIDDLE | Mountain View | Middle | 06-08 | 264 | · |
| SUMMERSVILLE ELEM. | Summersville | Elementary | PK-05 | 203 | · |
| BIRCH TREE ELEM. | Birch Tree | Elementary | PK-05 | 174 | · |
| EMINENCE ELEM. | Eminence | Elementary | PK-06 | 139 | · |
| WINONA HIGH | Winona | High | 09-12 | 131 | · |
| EMINENCE HIGH | Eminence | High | 07-12 | 120 | · |
Cities in Shannon County
About Shannon County
In Missouri, Shannon County is a compact county of about 7,177 residents. 8 public schools across the county enrolls about 1,687 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $55,222, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 10% noticeably below the Missouri median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Shannon County spans 4 elementary schools (822 students), 1 middle school (264), and 3 high schools (601).
The largest single district in Shannon County is MOUNTAIN VIEW-BIRCH TREE R-III, which alone enrolls about 788 students.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,724 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,687 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 97% to 87%.
On allk12, the community for Shannon County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
Shannon County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data