Best Schools in Clay County, MO
Clay County, MO has a total of 99 schools including 25 high schools, 17 middle schools and 55 elementary schools. A total of 46,523 students attend Clay County, MO schools. On average, schools in Clay County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Clay County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Clay County, MO
Clay County, MO has 25 high schools with 16,003 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 Clay County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clay County meet expectations.
1. Kearney High
SchoolGrade
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Kearney R-i • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 824 Students
2. Staley High
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North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1897 Students
3. Liberty High
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Liberty 53 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1997 Students
4. Smithville High
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Smithville R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 906 Students
5. Lawson High
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Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 338 Students
6. Liberty North High School
SchoolGrade
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Liberty 53 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2326 Students
7. Oak Park High
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North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1756 Students
8. Excelsior Springs High
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Excelsior Springs 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 787 Students
9. Winnetonka High
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North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1284 Students
10. North Kansas City High
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North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1640 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clay County, MO
Clay County, MO has 17 middle schools with 10,024 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 Clay County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clay County meet expectations.
1. Kearney Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 499 Students
2. Discovery Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty 53 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 653 Students
3. Lawson Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 337 Students
4. Gateway 6th Grade Center
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 6 • 923 Students
5. Smithville Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Smithville R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 406 Students
6. New Mark Middle
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Projected Test Scores
North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1005 Students
7. Barry Sch.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Platte Co. R-iii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 451 Students
8. Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Liberty 53 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 638 Students
9. Heritage Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Liberty 53 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
10. South Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Liberty 53 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clay County, MO
Clay County, MO has 55 elementary schools with 20,453 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 Clay County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Clay County exceed expectations.
1. Epic Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty 53 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 290 Students
2. Lens
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Kearney R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 134 Students
3. Bell Prairie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 712 Students
4. Horizon Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Smithville R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 446 Students
5. Rising Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 380 Students
6. Franklin Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Liberty 53 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 245 Students
7. Dogwood Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Kearney R-i • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 465 Students
8. Chapel Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 599 Students
9. Shoal Creek Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Liberty 53 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 883 Students
10. Northview Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 654 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clay County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clay County, MO has a total population of 253,335 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clay 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 Clay County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clay County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clay 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 Clay County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
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