Best Schools in Buchanan County, MO
Buchanan County, MO has 43 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 24 elementary) serving 14,642 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Buchanan County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buchanan County, MO
The top high schools in Buchanan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Buchanan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
2. Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1728 Students
3. Mid-buchanan Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mid-buchanan Co. R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 394 Students
4. North Platte High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Platte Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 213 Students
5. Dekalb Jr.-sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buchanan Co. R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
6. Benton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 676 Students
7. Lafayette High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 717 Students
8. Riverbend Treatment Ctr.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Division Of Youth Service • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 20 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buchanan County, MO
The top middle schools in Buchanan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bode Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 486 Students
2. East Buchanan Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 172 Students
3. North Platte Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Platte Co. R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 137 Students
4. Spring Garden Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 474 Students
5. Truman Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 482 Students
6. Robidoux Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buchanan County, MO
The top elementary schools in Buchanan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ellison Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 364 Students
2. Oak Grove Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 842 Students
3. North Platte Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Platte Co. R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 114 Students
4. Field Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 265 Students
5. East Buchanan Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
6. Mid-buchanan Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mid-buchanan Co. R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 471 Students
7. Pershing Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 267 Students
8. Edison Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
9. Pickett Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
10. Coleman Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 349 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
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 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
29.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Buchanan County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buchanan County, MO
How many schools are in Buchanan County, MO?
Buchanan County, MO has 43 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 24 elementary schools, serving 14,642 students in total.
How do schools in Buchanan County perform on state tests?
On average, 43 schools in Buchanan County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Buchanan County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buchanan 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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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Buchanan County
5 places in Buchanan County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (1)
- St. Joseph (21 schools)