Best Schools in Cass County, MO
Cass County, MO has 57 public schools (12 high, 10 middle, 28 elementary) serving 23,791 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Cass County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cass County, MO
The top high schools in Cass County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lee's Summit West High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee's Summit R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1992 Students
2. Lone Jack High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lone Jack C-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 398 Students
3. Belton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belton 124 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1374 Students
4. Raymore-peculiar Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raymore-peculiar R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2091 Students
5. Midway High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midway R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 206 Students
6. Archie High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Archie R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 287 Students
7. Drexel High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Drexel R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 120 Students
8. Harrisonville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisonville R-ix • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 746 Students
9. Pleasant Hill High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Hill R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 712 Students
10. Holden High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holden R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 405 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cass County, MO
The top middle schools in Cass County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Summit Lakes Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee's Summit R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
2. Pleasant Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Hill R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 356 Students
3. Raymore-peculiar South Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raymore-peculiar R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students
4. Pleasant Hill Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Hill R-iii • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 333 Students
5. Mill Creek Upper Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belton 124 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 484 Students
6. Holden Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holden R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
7. Raymore-peculiar East Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raymore-peculiar R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 801 Students
8. Belton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belton 124 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 639 Students
9. Harrisonville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisonville R-ix • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students
10. Sherwood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherwood Cass R-viii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cass County, MO
The top elementary schools in Cass County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Timber Creek Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raymore-peculiar R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
2. East Lynne Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Lynne 40 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 157 Students
3. Greenwood Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee's Summit R-vii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
4. Creekmoor Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raymore-peculiar R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
5. Kentucky Trail Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Belton 124 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 325 Students
6. Trailridge Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lee's Summit R-vii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 461 Students
7. Raymore Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Raymore-peculiar R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students
8. Bridle Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Raymore-peculiar R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students
9. Peculiar Elem.
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Projected Test Scores
Raymore-peculiar R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
10. Wilckens Steam Acad @hillcrest
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Projected Test Scores
Belton 124 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 474 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cass County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cass County, MO has a total population of 107,824 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cass 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 Cass County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cass County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cass 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 Cass County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cass County, MO
How many schools are in Cass County, MO?
Cass County, MO has 57 public schools: 12 high schools, 10 middle schools and 28 elementary schools, serving 23,791 students in total.
How do schools in Cass County perform on state tests?
On average, 57 schools in Cass County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Cass County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cass 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: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cass County
11 places in Cass County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Belton (8)
- Raymore (7)
- Harrisonville (6)
- Pleasant Hill (5)
- Peculiar (4)
- Creighton (3)
- Archie (2)
- Cleveland (2)
- Drexel (2)
- East Lynne (1)
- Strasburg (1)
School districts (5)
- Raymore-Peculiar R-Ii (11 schools)
- Belton 124 (8 schools)
- Harrisonville R-Ix (5 schools)
- Pleasant Hill R-Iii (5 schools)
- Sherwood Cass R-Viii (3 schools)