HICKORY CO. R-I

Located at 20663 US Highway 65 in Urbana, Missouri, the Hickory Co. R-I School District operates as an open, traditional public school district serving a rural remote community. Operating independently as a non-charter district outside of a supervisory union, Hickory Co. R-I oversees three operational schools that deliver continuous, comprehensive educational programming from prekindergarten through the twelfth grade. With a total enrollment of 705 students, the district provides a structured academic pathway designed to guide local learners seamlessly from early childhood education to high school graduation.

The district's student body consists of 356 female and 349 male students, maintaining balanced class cohorts across all grade levels—ranging from 22 pre-kindergarten children to grade-level cohorts averaging between 45 and 61 students through grade twelve. Demographically, the student population includes 691 White students, 11 students of two or more races, and individual representation among American Indian, Black, and Hispanic students. To support its academic mission across all three facilities, the district maintains a robust workforce totaling nearly 149 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 110 FTE teachers, 9.5 instructional aides, and 29.5 support staff members. Community members, parents, and researchers seeking further information can visit the district's official website at skylineschools.net or contact their central office directly at (417) 993-4241.