Best High Schools in Buchanan County, MO

Buchanan County, MO has 15 high schools with 4,958 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 Buchanan County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Buchanan County meet expectations.

1. East Buchanan High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students

2. Mid-buchanan Sr. High

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mid-buchanan Co. R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 394 Students

3. North Platte High

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Platte Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 213 Students

4. Central High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Joseph • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1728 Students

5. Benton High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Joseph • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 676 Students

6. Lafayette High

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Joseph • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 717 Students

7. Dekalb Jr.-sr. High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Buchanan Co. R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students

8. Riverbend Treatment Ctr.

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Division Of Youth Service • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 20 Students

Best Middle Schools in Buchanan County, MO

Buchanan County, MO has 9 middle schools with 2,503 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 Buchanan County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Buchanan County meet expectations.

1. East Buchanan Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 172 Students

2. Bode Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Joseph • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 486 Students

3. Spring Garden Middle

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Joseph • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 474 Students

4. Truman Middle

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Joseph • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 482 Students

5. Robidoux Middle

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Joseph • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students

6. Riverside Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Riverside • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 152 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Buchanan County, MO

Buchanan County, MO has 25 elementary schools with 7,742 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 Buchanan 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, elementary schools in Buchanan County meet expectations.

1. Avenue City Elem.

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Avenue City R-ix • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 227 Students

2. Ellison Elem.

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St. Joseph • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 364 Students

3. East Buchanan Elem.

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students

4. Mid-buchanan Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mid-buchanan Co. R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 471 Students

5. Oak Grove Elem

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Joseph • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 842 Students

6. Field Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Joseph • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 265 Students

7. Pershing Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

St. Joseph • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 267 Students

8. North Platte Intermediate

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Platte Co. R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 114 Students

9. Hyde Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Joseph • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students

10. Parkway Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Joseph • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 379 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Buchanan County, MO

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

Community Factors

Buchanan County, MO has a total population of 84,793 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Buchanan County, MO

15,255

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Buchanan 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+

29.69 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.28 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

24.41 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buchanan County, MO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,949 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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