Best Schools in 65202, MO
65202, MO has 42 public schools (7 high, 9 middle, 19 elementary) serving 16,730 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 65202 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 65202, MO
The top high schools in 65202, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centralia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 406 Students
2. Hallsville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hallsville R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 448 Students
3. North Callaway High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Callaway Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
4. David H. Hickman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2044 Students
5. Muriel W. Battle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1581 Students
6. Fulton Treatment Ctr.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Division Of Youth Service • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 27 Students
7. Harrisburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg R-viii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students
Best Middle Schools in 65202, MO
The top middle schools in 65202, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
2. Smithton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students
3. Hallsville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hallsville R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 365 Students
4. Chester Boren Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 300 Students
5. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 504 Students
6. Harrisburg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg R-viii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 133 Students
7. North Callaway Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Callaway Co. R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 234 Students
8. John B. Lange Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 529 Students
9. Oakland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 544 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 65202, MO
The top elementary schools in 65202, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Two Mile Prairie Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 152 Students
2. Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 634 Students
3. Midway Heights Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students
4. Centralia Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia R-vi • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 305 Students
5. Hallsville Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hallsville R-iv • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 346 Students
6. Hatton-mccredie Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Callaway Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
7. Mcintire Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulton 58 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 363 Students
8. Parkade Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students
9. Cedar Ridge Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
10. Harrisburg Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 276 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 65202, MO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
65202, MO has a total population of 48,503 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 65202, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 65202, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 65202, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 65202, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 65202, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 65202, MO
How many schools are in 65202, MO?
65202, MO has 42 public schools: 7 high schools, 9 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 16,730 students in total.
How do schools in 65202 perform on state tests?
On average, 42 schools in 65202 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 65202 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 65202?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations