Best Schools in Caldwell County, MO
Caldwell County, MO has 23 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 4,260 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Caldwell County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Caldwell County, MO
The top high schools in Caldwell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Polo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 156 Students
2. Braymer High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Braymer C-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 136 Students
3. Cameron High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cameron R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 500 Students
4. Penney High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
5. Lathrop High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lathrop R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
6. Breckenridge High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breckenridge R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 27 Students
7. Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwest Livingston Co. R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 83 Students
Best Middle Schools in Caldwell County, MO
The top middle schools in Caldwell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Polo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo R-vii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 107 Students
2. Lathrop Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lathrop R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 195 Students
3. Hamilton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 149 Students
4. Cameron Veterans Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cameron R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 321 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Caldwell County, MO
The top elementary schools in Caldwell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
2. Cameron Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cameron R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 332 Students
3. Braymer Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Braymer C-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 115 Students
4. Lathrop Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lathrop R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students
5. Southwest Livingston Co R-1 El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwest Livingston Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 101 Students
6. Kingston Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingston 42 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 33 Students
7. Parkview Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cameron R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 498 Students
8. New York Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New York R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 23 Students
9. Mirabile Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mirabile C-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 39 Students
10. Polo Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 142 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Caldwell County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Caldwell County, MO has a total population of 8,815 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Caldwell County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Caldwell 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 Caldwell County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Caldwell County, MO
How many schools are in Caldwell County, MO?
Caldwell County, MO has 23 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 4,260 students in total.
How do schools in Caldwell County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Caldwell County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Caldwell County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Caldwell 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: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Caldwell County
6 places in Caldwell County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (2)
- Hamilton R-Ii (3 schools)
- Polo R-Vii (3 schools)