Missouri Snapshot
2,474
Public Schools in Missouri
148
Colleges in Missouri
58.4%
Avg Completion Rate
How Missouri compares
Missouri
58.42%
National Average
56.52%
Missouri's avg completion rate is 3.4% higher than the national average.
Missouri Education Laws
Compulsory attendance, homeschool regulation, school choice programs, and per-pupil spending for Missouri — verified against ECS, HSLDA, Ballotpedia, and NCES.
Compulsory Ages
10 years of required schooling (national avg 11.0)
Kindergarten
Entry age: 5 by Aug 1
Homeschool Regulation
No notice, testing, or oversight required
School Choice
No statewide private-school choice program
Per-Pupil Spending
16% below national avg ($15,305)
Student-Teacher Ratio
7% below national avg (14.5)
Compulsory Education in Missouri
Missouri requires school attendance from age 7 through age 17 — a total of 10 years of required schooling. Kindergarten attendance is optional in Missouri, though most districts offer K with entry age 5 by Aug 1.
Homeschool Laws in Missouri
Missouri falls in the none regulation tier (HSLDA classification). No notice, testing, or oversight required.
- Notice to authorities required: No
- Standardized testing required: No
- Specific subjects mandated: No
No registration or approval required
School Choice in Missouri
Missouri does not currently operate a statewide private-school choice program (voucher, ESA, or tax credit scholarship).
School Spending & Class Size in Missouri
Missouri spends $12,915 per K-12 student annually (NCES, FY2022). 16% below national avg ($15,305). The average student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 7% below national avg (14.5).
How Missouri compares to other states
Quick policy snapshot for every other state. Click any state to view its full policy page.
| State | Ages | Homeschool | Choice | Per-Pupil $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $11,314 |
| Alaska | 7–16 | None | None | $20,403 |
| Arizona | 6–16 | Low | Universal | $10,003 |
| Arkansas | 5–18 | Low | Universal | $12,520 |
| California | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $17,078 |
| Colorado | 6–17 | Low | None | $13,572 |
| Connecticut | 5–18 | Low | None | $22,769 |
| Delaware | 5–16 | Moderate | Limited | $17,277 |
| District of Columbia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $28,100 |
| Florida | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $11,763 |
| Georgia | 6–16 | Moderate | Limited | $12,350 |
| Hawaii | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $16,597 |
| Idaho | 7–16 | None | Universal | $9,557 |
| Illinois | 7–17 | None | None | $17,889 |
| Indiana | 7–18 | Low | Universal | $11,413 |
| Iowa | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $13,549 |
| Kansas | 7–18 | None | Limited | $13,768 |
| Kentucky | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,702 |
| Louisiana | 7–18 | Moderate | Universal | $12,477 |
| Maine | 7–17 | Moderate | None | $18,046 |
| Maryland | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $16,018 |
| Massachusetts | 6–16 | High | None | $20,857 |
| Michigan | 6–16 | None | None | $13,715 |
| Minnesota | 7–17 | Moderate | Limited | $14,873 |
| Mississippi | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $10,030 |
| Montana | 7–16 | Moderate | Limited | $13,432 |
| Nebraska | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $14,950 |
| Nevada | 7–18 | Moderate | Limited | $12,646 |
| New Hampshire | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $19,753 |
| New Jersey | 6–16 | None | Limited | $23,046 |
| New Mexico | 5–18 | Moderate | None | $12,915 |
| New York | 6–16 | High | None | $28,760 |
| North Carolina | 7–16 | Moderate | Universal | $10,413 |
| North Dakota | 7–16 | Moderate | None | $16,385 |
| Ohio | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $15,204 |
| Oklahoma | 5–18 | None | Universal | $10,430 |
| Oregon | 7–18 | Moderate | None | $14,521 |
| Pennsylvania | 8–17 | High | Limited | $19,188 |
| Rhode Island | 5–18 | High | Limited | $20,546 |
| South Carolina | 5–17 | Moderate | Limited | $12,516 |
| South Dakota | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,649 |
| Tennessee | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $11,554 |
| Texas | 6–18 | None | Universal | $11,675 |
| Utah | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $9,140 |
| Vermont | 6–16 | High | Limited | $21,656 |
| Virginia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $14,202 |
| Washington | 8–18 | Moderate | None | $15,420 |
| West Virginia | 6–17 | Moderate | Universal | $14,308 |
| Wisconsin | 6–18 | Low | Limited | $14,914 |
| Wyoming | 7–16 | Low | Universal | $18,763 |
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FAQ
How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in Missouri?
Mubboo tracks 1,035 ZIP codes in Missouri via the U.S. Census ZCTA basemap. Use the search box above to look up data for any specific ZIP.
How does Missouri's average college completion rate compare nationally?
Missouri's average college completion rate is higher the national average. See the "How Missouri compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.
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Data sources: NCES Common Core of Data, College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Mubboo refreshes each source on its native cadence (HUD annually, Tax Foundation annually, etc.). See our full methodology →