Best Schools in Clark County, MO
Clark County, MO has 12 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,096 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Clark County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clark County, MO
The top high schools in Clark County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clark Co. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
2. Canton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 230 Students
3. Highland Jr.-sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 389 Students
4. Scotland Co. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotland Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 236 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clark County, MO
The top middle schools in Clark County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clark Co. Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark Co. R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 258 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clark County, MO
The top elementary schools in Clark County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Canton Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 264 Students
2. Running Fox Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark Co. R-i • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 97 Students
3. Scotland Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotland Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 311 Students
4. Black Hawk Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark Co. R-i • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students
5. Highland Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis Co. C-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 525 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clark County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clark County, MO has a total population of 6,634 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clark 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 Clark County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clark County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clark 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 Clark County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clark County, MO
How many schools are in Clark County, MO?
Clark County, MO has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,096 students in total.
How do schools in Clark County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Clark County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Clark County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clark 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: 71%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Clark County
2 places in Clark County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Kahoka (4)
- Alexandria (1)
School districts (1)
- Clark Co. R-I (5 schools)