Best Schools in Carter County, MO
Carter County, MO has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,609 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Carter County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carter County, MO
The top high schools in Carter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winona High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winona R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students
2. Van Buren High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 225 Students
3. East Carter Co. R-ii High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Carter Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 184 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carter County, MO
The top middle schools in Carter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Carter Co. R-ii Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Carter Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carter County, MO
The top elementary schools in Carter County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Carter Co. R-ii Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Carter Co. R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
2. Winona Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winona R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 299 Students
3. Van Buren Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 291 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carter County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carter County, MO has a total population of 5,202 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carter 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 Carter County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carter County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carter 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 Carter County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carter County, MO
How many schools are in Carter County, MO?
Carter County, MO has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,609 students in total.
How do schools in Carter County perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Carter County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Carter County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carter 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: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Carter County
2 places in Carter County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- East Carter Co. R-Ii (3 schools)