Best High Schools in Benton County, MO

Benton County, MO has 11 high schools with 3,368 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 Benton County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Benton County meet expectations.

1. Harrison High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harrison School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students

2. Cole Camp High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cole Camp R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 356 Students

3. Lincoln High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lincoln R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 253 Students

4. Morgan Co. R-i High

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Morgan Co. R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 420 Students

5. Osceola Jr.-sr. High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Osceola • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 249 Students

6. Weaubleau High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Weaubleau R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 160 Students

7. Windsor High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Henry Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 326 Students

8. Warsaw High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Warsaw R-ix • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students

9. Wheatland High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wheatland R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 150 Students

10. Climax Springs High

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Climax Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students

Best Middle Schools in Benton County, MO

Benton County, MO has 4 middle schools with 1,249 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 Benton County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Benton County meet expectations.

1. Harrison Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harrison School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 830 Students

2. John Boise Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Warsaw R-ix • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 278 Students

3. Hermitage Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hermitage R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 50 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Benton County, MO

Benton County, MO has 14 elementary schools with 3,448 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 Benton County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Benton County meet expectations.

1. Weaubleau Elem.

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Weaubleau R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 188 Students

2. Osceola Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Osceola • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 304 Students

3. Lincoln Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lincoln R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 260 Students

4. Forest Heights Elem. School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Harrison School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 397 Students

5. Cole Camp Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cole Camp R-i • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 370 Students

6. Morgan Co. R-i Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Morgan Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 410 Students

7. Wheatland Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wheatland R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 166 Students

8. South Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Warsaw R-ix • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students

9. Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Climax Springs R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 120 Students

10. Windsor Elem.

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Henry Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 377 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Benton County, MO

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

Community Factors

Benton County, MO has a total population of 19,394 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Benton County, MO

8,065

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Benton County, MO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

20.31 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.76 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.56 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benton County, MO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

857 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

27 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Benton County, MO

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Henry County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Morgan County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hickory County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Pettis County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
St. Clair County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Camden County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Johnson County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Miller County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Moniteau County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Bates County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations