Best High Schools in Callaway County, MO

Callaway County, MO has 15 high schools with 5,792 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 Callaway County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Callaway County meet expectations.

1. Jefferson City High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1296 Students

2. Chamois High

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Osage Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 68 Students

3. New Bloomfield High

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New Bloomfield R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 307 Students

4. South Callaway High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Callaway Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students

5. North Callaway High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Callaway Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students

6. Montgomery Co. High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Montgomery Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 363 Students

7. Fulton Sr. High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fulton 58 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 678 Students

8. Wellsville-middletown Hs

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wellsville Middletown R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 163 Students

9. Muriel W. Battle High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1581 Students

10. Mexico High

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mexico 59 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 746 Students

Best Middle Schools in Callaway County, MO

Callaway County, MO has 11 middle schools with 4,272 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 Callaway County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Callaway County meet expectations.

1. Hallsville Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hallsville R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 365 Students

2. South Callaway Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Callaway Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 176 Students

3. Southern Boone Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Southern Boone Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 629 Students

4. Montgomery Co. Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 239 Students

5. Lewis And Clark Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1005 Students

6. Fulton Middle

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fulton 58 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students

7. Mexico Middle

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mexico 59 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students

8. North Callaway Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Callaway Co. R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 234 Students

9. Wheeler Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mo School For The Deaf • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 11 Students

10. Oakland Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 544 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Callaway County, MO

Callaway County, MO has 22 elementary schools with 5,479 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 Callaway County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Callaway County don't meet expectations.

1. South Callaway Elem.

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Callaway Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 173 Students

2. North Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students

3. Community Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Community R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 144 Students

4. Bartley Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fulton 58 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 237 Students

5. Eugene Field Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mexico 59 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 424 Students

6. Mcintire Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fulton 58 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 363 Students

7. Hatton-mccredie Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Callaway Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students

8. Bush Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fulton 58 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 370 Students

9. Callaway Hills Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students

10. Montgomery City Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montgomery Co. R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Callaway County, MO

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

Community Factors

Callaway County, MO has a total population of 44,283 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Callaway County, MO

15,543

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Callaway County, MO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

18.31 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.55 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.76 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Callaway County, MO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

992 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Callaway County, MO

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Boone County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cole County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Osage County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Audrain County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Montgomery County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Moniteau County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Gasconade County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cooper County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Howard County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Miller County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations