Best Schools in Camden County, MO
Camden County, MO has 25 public schools (8 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 8,283 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Camden County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Camden County, MO
The top high schools in Camden County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Camdenton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camdenton R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
2. Skyline High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students
3. Richland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 204 Students
4. Osage High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School Of The Osage • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 666 Students
5. Macks Creek High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macks Creek R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 154 Students
6. Stoutland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stoutland R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 170 Students
7. Juvenile Justice Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camdenton R-iii • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 7 Students
8. Climax Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Climax Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
Best Middle Schools in Camden County, MO
The top middle schools in Camden County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Osage Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School Of The Osage • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 485 Students
2. Oak Ridge Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camdenton R-iii • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 553 Students
3. Camdenton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camdenton R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 615 Students
4. Skyline Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Camden County, MO
The top elementary schools in Camden County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skyline Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 306 Students
2. Osage Beach Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camdenton R-iii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 234 Students
3. Osage Upper Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School Of The Osage • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 437 Students
4. Hurricane Deck Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camdenton R-iii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 155 Students
5. Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Climax Springs R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 120 Students
6. Stoutland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stoutland R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 238 Students
7. Hawthorn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camdenton R-iii • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 375 Students
8. Richland Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 257 Students
9. Macks Creek Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macks Creek R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 185 Students
10. The King's Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The King's Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 153 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Camden County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Camden County, MO has a total population of 42,745 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Camden 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 Camden County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Camden County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Camden 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 Camden County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Camden County, MO
How many schools are in Camden County, MO?
Camden County, MO has 25 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 8,283 students in total.
How do schools in Camden County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Camden County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Camden County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Camden 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: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Camden County
5 places in Camden County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Camdenton (5)
- Climax Springs (2)
- Macks Creek (2)
- Stoutland (2)
- Sunrise Beach (1)
School districts (1)
- Camdenton R-Iii (7 schools)