Best High Schools in Barton County, MO

Barton County, MO has 7 high schools with 982 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Barton County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Barton County meet expectations.

1. Liberal High

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Liberal R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students

2. Sheldon High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sheldon R-viii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 79 Students

3. Lamar High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lamar R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 393 Students

4. Jasper Co. High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jasper Co. R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 236 Students

5. Golden City High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Golden City R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 84 Students

6. Bronaugh High

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bronaugh R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 74 Students

Best Middle Schools in Barton County, MO

Barton County, MO has 2 middle schools with 332 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Barton County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Barton County meet expectations.

1. Lamar Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lamar R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 266 Students

2. Liberal Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Liberal R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 66 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Barton County, MO

Barton County, MO has 7 elementary schools with 1,166 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Barton County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Barton County don't meet expectations.

1. Liberal Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Liberal R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students

2. Lamar Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lamar R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 268 Students

3. Jasper Co. Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jasper Co. R-v • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 236 Students

4. Sheldon Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sheldon R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 95 Students

5. Golden City Elem.

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Golden City R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 71 Students

6. Bronaugh Elem.

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bronaugh R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 102 Students

7. East Elem.

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lamar R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 275 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Barton County, MO

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Barton County, MO has a total population of 11,637 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Barton County, MO

2,480

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Barton County, MO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

28.55 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

22.32 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Barton County, MO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Barton County, MO.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

439 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Barton County, MO Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Barton County, MO

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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations