WORTH CO. R-III

Located at 510 East Ave in Grant City, Missouri, the Worth County R-III School District is an active, traditional public school system that serves as an essential educational hub for its remote rural community. Operating two district schools, Worth County R-III offers a seamless educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district provides a close-knit learning environment tailored to the needs of local families, delivering a continuous PK–12 academic curriculum designed to foster both early childhood development and high school college-and-career readiness.

Serving a student body of 295 enrolled pupils, the district benefits from a remarkably rich staffing ecosystem that ensures students receive substantial individual attention and comprehensive oversight. The instructional core is powered by 59 full-time equivalent teachers and nearly seven instructional aides, while a broad support network of over 121 full-time equivalent personnel manages non-instructional, administrative, and operational needs. With a total personnel footprint of over 187 full-time equivalent positions across its two facilities, Worth County R-III stands out for its high staff-to-student ratio, offering a highly supportive learning environment for students and a well-resourced case study for researchers analyzing modern rural public education.