Best Schools in Barton County, MO
Barton County, MO has 16 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 2,630 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Barton County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Barton County, MO
The top high schools in Barton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberal High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberal R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
2. Sheldon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheldon R-viii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 79 Students
3. Jasper Co. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper Co. R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 236 Students
4. Golden City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Golden City R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 84 Students
5. Lamar High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 393 Students
6. Bronaugh High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bronaugh R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 74 Students
Best Middle Schools in Barton County, MO
The top middle schools in Barton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lamar Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 266 Students
2. Liberal Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberal R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 66 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Barton County, MO
The top elementary schools in Barton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jasper Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper Co. R-v • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 236 Students
2. Lamar Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 268 Students
3. Liberal Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberal R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
4. Lockwood Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lockwood R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 150 Students
5. Bronaugh Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bronaugh R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 102 Students
6. Sheldon Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheldon R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 95 Students
7. East Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 275 Students
8. Golden City Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Golden City R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 71 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
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 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
28.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Barton County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Barton County, MO
How many schools are in Barton County, MO?
Barton County, MO has 16 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 2,630 students in total.
How do schools in Barton County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Barton County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Barton County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Barton 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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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Barton County
3 places in Barton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Lamar (4)
- Liberal (3)
- Golden City (2)
School districts (2)
- Lamar R-I (5 schools)
- Liberal R-Ii (3 schools)