East Carter County R-II School District, Missouri

East Carter County R-II School District is a unified school district in Carter County, Butler County, and Wayne County, Missouri, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,371 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 281 sq mi (727 km²) of land.

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East Carter County R-II School District in Missouri
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,371 ± 341
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Carter County76% of the district’s landButler County18% of the district’s landWayne County5% of the district’s land
Land area
281 sq mi (727 km²)
Median household income
$52,266 ± $11,459
Median home value
$175,600 ± $46,582
Water area
0.92 sq mi (2.37 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2911100
Coordinates (central point)
36.912279, -90.774010

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 East Carter County R-II School District, largest first

  1. Johnson Township2,501 people
  2. Ellsinore (city)678 people
  3. Cane Creek Township418 people
  4. Jackson Township365 people
  5. Grandin (city)352 people
  6. Hunter (CDP)50 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. Van Buren R-I School District15 mi west
  2. Doniphan R-I School District17 mi south
  3. Clearwater R-I School District19 mi northeast
  4. Poplar Bluff R-I School District20 mi southeast
  5. Southern Reynolds County R-II School District24 mi northwest
  6. Neelyville R-IV School District26 mi southeast
  7. Greenville R-II School District26 mi northeast

These share a boundary with East Carter County R-II School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with East Carter County R-II School District before you rely on it.

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