Palmyra R-I School District, Missouri

Palmyra R-I School District is a unified school district in Marion County, Missouri, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 6,641 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 192 sq mi (497 km²) of land.

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Palmyra R-I School District in Missouri
Payson Community Unit School District 1Quincy School District 172Marion County R-II School District
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
6,641 ± 539
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Marion County
Land area
192 sq mi (497 km²)
Median household income
$71,408 ± $4,971
Median home value
$228,500 ± $18,902
Water area
4.32 sq mi (11.2 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2923490
Coordinates (central point)
39.815630, -91.540390

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 Palmyra R-I School District, largest first

  1. Liberty Township4,457 people
  2. Palmyra (city)3,623 people
  3. Fabius Township1,114 people
  4. South River Township420 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. Marion County R-II School District11 mi west
  2. Quincy School District 172, Illinois13 mi northeast
  3. Hannibal 60 School District14 mi southeast
  4. Payson Community Unit School District 1, Illinois16 mi east
  5. Monroe City R-I School District17 mi southwest
  6. Lewis County C-1 School District21 mi northwest

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

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