Best High Schools in Butler County, MO

Butler County, MO has 10 high schools with 3,132 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 Butler County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Butler County meet expectations.

1. Doniphan High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Doniphan R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students

2. Neelyville High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Neelyville R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 271 Students

3. East Carter Co. R-ii High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Carter Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 184 Students

4. Naylor High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Naylor R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 159 Students

5. Poplar Bluff High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Poplar Bluff R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1504 Students

6. Twin Rivers High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Twin Rivers R-x • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 249 Students

7. W. E. Sears Youth Ctr.

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Division Of Youth Service • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 43 Students

8. Sierra-osage Treatment Ctr.

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Division Of Youth Service • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 20 Students

Best Middle Schools in Butler County, MO

Butler County, MO has 7 middle schools with 2,948 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 Butler County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Butler County meet expectations.

1. Poplar Bluff Jr. High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Poplar Bluff R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 782 Students

2. East Carter Co. R-ii Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Carter Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students

3. Puxico Jr. High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Puxico R-viii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 181 Students

4. Qulin Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Twin Rivers R-x • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 120 Students

5. Poplar Bluff Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Poplar Bluff R-i • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1018 Students

6. Doniphan Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Doniphan R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 361 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Butler County, MO

Butler County, MO has 15 elementary schools with 3,562 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 Butler County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Butler County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Eugene Field Elem.

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Poplar Bluff R-i • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 272 Students

2. Oak Grove Elem.

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Poplar Bluff R-i • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 318 Students

3. Lake Road Elem.

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Poplar Bluff R-i • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 305 Students

4. Neelyville Elem.

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Neelyville R-iv • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 214 Students

5. O'neal Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Poplar Bluff R-i • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 325 Students

6. East Carter Co. R-ii Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Carter Co. R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students

7. Naylor Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Naylor R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 220 Students

8. Qulin Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Twin Rivers R-x • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 113 Students

9. Fisk Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Twin Rivers R-x • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 345 Students

10. Williamsville Elem.

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Greenville R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 61 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Butler County, MO

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

Community Factors

Butler County, MO has a total population of 42,130 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Butler County, MO

9,667

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Butler 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+

29.44 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.60 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.83 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Butler County, MO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

807 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

31 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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