Total enrollment
653
-466 (-42%) vs SY 2017-18
Sullivan County
Missouri · Public K-12
Sullivan County's public-school footprint spans 7 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 653, the largest district being Green City R-I. That works out to 4 elementary and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Sullivan County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
75%
was 70%
% Hispanic
22%
was 23%
% Black
1%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
5,857
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
4 districts
Enrollment
653
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$56,964
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
37.1%
Below Missouri avg
Elementary
4
227 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
426 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
GREEN CITY R-I
264 students · 4 districts in Sullivan County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Sullivan 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+
15.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.3% under 18
Test scores in Sullivan County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- GREEN CITY HIGH· 59.1%
- Milan C-2 High School· 50.7%
- Milan C-2 Elementary· 29.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan C-2 High School | Milan | High | 07-12 | 258 | · |
| GREEN CITY ELEM. | Green City | Elementary | PK-05 | 132 | · |
| GREEN CITY HIGH | Green City | High | 06-12 | 132 | · |
| GRUNDY CO. ELEM. | Humphreys | Elementary | PK-05 | 54 | · |
| NEWTOWN-HARRIS ELEM. | Newtown | Elementary | PK-05 | 41 | · |
| NEWTOWN-HARRIS HIGH | Newtown | High | 06-12 | 36 | · |
| Milan C-2 Elementary | Milan | Elementary | PK-06 | · | · |
Cities in Sullivan County
About Sullivan County
Across the small Missouri county of Sullivan County of about 5,857 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 653 students.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $56,964, about 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 7% noticeably below the Missouri median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Sullivan County spans 4 elementary schools (227 students), and 3 high schools (426).
GREEN CITY R-I dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 264 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Sullivan County has shrank 42% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,119 students to 653. Sullivan County now counts 6 public schools, down from 7 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment expanded from 70% to 75%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Sullivan County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data