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Best Schools in Benton, MO
Benton, MO has 10 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,068 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Benton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Benton, MO
The top high schools in Benton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oran High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oran R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 187 Students
2. Scott Co. Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co. Central • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 136 Students
3. Scott City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott City R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
4. Thomas W. Kelly High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co. R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 319 Students
Best Middle Schools in Benton, MO
The top middle schools in Benton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scott Co. Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co. R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 206 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benton, MO
The top elementary schools in Benton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kelso Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kelso C-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 191 Students
2. Scott Co. Central Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co. Central • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 138 Students
3. Oran Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oran R-iii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 143 Students
4. Scott Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co. R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
5. St Denis School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Denis School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 90 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Benton, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Benton, MO has a total population of 2,183 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Benton, 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, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benton, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benton, 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, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Benton, MO
How many schools are in Benton, MO?
Benton, MO has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,068 students in total.
How do schools in Benton perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Benton score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Benton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Benton?
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: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Benton
4 of 4 schools in Benton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1C: 1D: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Benton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.