Best Schools in 65279, MO
65279, MO has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,524 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 65279 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 65279, MO
The top high schools in 65279, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fayette High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 189 Students
2. David H. Hickman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2044 Students
3. New Franklin Middle-high
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Franklin R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 219 Students
4. Harrisburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg R-viii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students
Best Middle Schools in 65279, MO
The top middle schools in 65279, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smithton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students
2. Harrisburg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg R-viii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 133 Students
3. Wm. N. Clark Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 145 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 65279, MO
The top elementary schools in 65279, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Franklin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Franklin R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 203 Students
2. Midway Heights Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students
3. Harrisburg Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 276 Students
4. Laurence J. Daly Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 329 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 65279, MO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
65279, MO has a total population of 1,985 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 65279, 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 65279, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 65279, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 65279, 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 65279, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 65279, MO
How many schools are in 65279, MO?
65279, MO has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,524 students in total.
How do schools in 65279 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 65279 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 65279 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 65279?
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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