Licking R-VIII School District, Missouri

Licking R-VIII School District is a unified school district in Texas County and Phelps County, Missouri, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 6,824 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 193 sq mi (500 km²) of land.

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Licking R-VIII School District in Missouri
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
6,824 ± 606
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Texas County93% of the district’s landPhelps County7% of the district’s land
Land area
193 sq mi (500 km²)
Median household income
$46,717 ± $7,462
Median home value
$118,700 ± $42,711
Water area
0.48 sq mi (1.23 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2918600
Coordinates (central point)
37.516725, -91.882191

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 Licking R-VIII School District, largest first

  1. Sherrill Township5,408 people
  2. Licking (city)2,858 people
  3. Boone Township927 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. Houston R-I School District16 mi southwest
  2. Plato R-V School District19 mi west

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

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