Best Schools in Benton County, MO
Benton County, MO has 23 public schools (9 high, 1 middle, 12 elementary) serving 5,748 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Benton County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Benton County, MO
The top high schools in Benton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cole Camp High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cole Camp R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 356 Students
2. Lincoln High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 253 Students
3. Weaubleau High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weaubleau R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 160 Students
4. Wheatland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheatland R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 150 Students
5. Morgan Co. R-i High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 420 Students
6. Warsaw High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warsaw R-ix • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
7. Osceola Jr.-sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osceola • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 249 Students
8. Windsor High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 326 Students
9. Climax Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Climax Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
Best Middle Schools in Benton County, MO
The top middle schools in Benton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Boise Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warsaw R-ix • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 278 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benton County, MO
The top elementary schools in Benton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weaubleau Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weaubleau R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 188 Students
2. Wheatland Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheatland R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 166 Students
3. Cole Camp Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cole Camp R-i • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 370 Students
4. Osceola Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osceola • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 304 Students
5. Lincoln Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 260 Students
6. Morgan Co. R-i Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 410 Students
7. Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Climax Springs R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 120 Students
8. South Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warsaw R-ix • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students
9. North Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warsaw R-ix • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students
10. Windsor Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry Co. R-i • Public • Grades KG - 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
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 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
20.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Benton County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Benton County, MO
How many schools are in Benton County, MO?
Benton County, MO has 23 public schools: 9 high schools, 1 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 5,748 students in total.
How do schools in Benton County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Benton County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Benton County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Benton 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: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Benton County
4 places in Benton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (2)
- Warsaw R-Ix (4 schools)
- Cole Camp R-I (3 schools)