Central R-III School District, Missouri

Central R-III School District is a unified school district in St. Francois County and Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 12,218 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 49.8 sq mi (129 km²) of land.

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Central R-III School District in Missouri
West St. Francois County R-IV School District
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
12,218 ± 812
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
St. Francois County81% of the district’s landSte. Genevieve County19% of the district’s land
Land area
49.8 sq mi (129 km²)
Median household income
$52,237 ± $5,536
Median home value
$150,300 ± $11,235
Water area
0.12 sq mi (0.31 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2929170
Coordinates (central point)
37.846514, -90.484647

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Central R-III School District, largest first

  1. Park Hills (city)8,678 people
  2. Leadington (city)901 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. North St. Francis County R-I School District7.2 mi north
  2. West St. Francois County R-IV School District9.1 mi west
  3. Bismarck R-V School District10 mi southwest
  4. Farmington R-VII School District12 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Central R-III School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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