Knob Noster R-VIII School District, Missouri

Knob Noster R-VIII School District is a unified school district in Johnson County and Pettis County, Missouri, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 9,798 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 117 sq mi (302 km²) of land.

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Knob Noster R-VIII School District in Missouri
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
9,798 ± 635
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Johnson County98% of the district’s landPettis County2% of the district’s land
Land area
117 sq mi (302 km²)
Median household income
$65,889 ± $3,123
Median home value
$218,200 ± $17,525
Water area
0.56 sq mi (1.45 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2916830
Coordinates (central point)
38.792707, -93.575353

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 Knob Noster R-VIII School District, largest first

  1. Washington Township8,939 people
  2. Whiteman AFB (CDP)3,517 people
  3. Knob Noster (city)2,838 people
  4. Montserrat Township1,429 people
  5. Grover Township587 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. Warrensburg R-VI School District7.7 mi west
  2. La Monte R-IV School District8.2 mi east
  3. Concordia R-II School District11 mi north
  4. Leeton R-X School District13 mi southwest
  5. Sweet Springs R-VII School District17 mi northeast
  6. Henry County R-I School District18 mi south

These share a boundary with Knob Noster R-VIII School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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