Best Schools in Barry County, MO
Barry County, MO has 41 public schools (13 high, 7 middle, 19 elementary) serving 12,716 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Barry County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Barry County, MO
The top high schools in Barry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Eye High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Eye R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 178 Students
2. Pierce City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students
3. Wheaton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheaton R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 181 Students
4. Cassville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cassville R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students
5. Monett High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monett R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 746 Students
6. Aurora High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora R-viii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 573 Students
7. Crane High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crane R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 245 Students
8. Reeds Spring High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeds Spring R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 602 Students
9. Purdy High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Purdy R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 281 Students
10. Galena High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galena R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 222 Students
Best Middle Schools in Barry County, MO
The top middle schools in Barry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cassville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cassville R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 421 Students
2. Reeds Spring Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeds Spring R-iv • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 253 Students
3. Monett Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monett R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 504 Students
4. Pierce City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 131 Students
5. Reeds Spring Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeds Spring R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 286 Students
6. Southwest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwest R-v • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 219 Students
7. Aurora Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora R-viii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 283 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Barry County, MO
The top elementary schools in Barry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monett Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monett R-i • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 329 Students
2. Central Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
3. Cassville Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cassville R-iv • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 383 Students
4. Purdy Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Purdy R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 350 Students
5. Robinson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora R-viii • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 535 Students
6. Reeds Spring Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeds Spring R-iv • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 358 Students
7. Southwest Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwest R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 347 Students
8. Verona Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Verona R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 170 Students
9. Shell Knob Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shell Knob 78 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 144 Students
10. Crane Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crane R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 310 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Barry County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Barry County, MO has a total population of 34,534 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Barry County, 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 Barry County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Barry County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Barry County, 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 Barry County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Barry County, MO
How many schools are in Barry County, MO?
Barry County, MO has 41 public schools: 13 high schools, 7 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 12,716 students in total.
How do schools in Barry County perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Barry County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Barry County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Barry County?
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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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Barry County
7 places in Barry County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (3)
- Cassville R-Iv (4 schools)
- Monett R-I (4 schools)
- Southwest R-V (3 schools)