Best High Schools in Clinton County, MO

Clinton County, MO has 9 high schools with 3,466 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 Clinton County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clinton County meet expectations.

1. Kearney High

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kearney R-i • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 824 Students

2. Osborn High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Osborn R-o • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 57 Students

3. Smithville High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Smithville R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 906 Students

4. East Buchanan High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students

5. Lawson High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 338 Students

6. Lathrop High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lathrop R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students

7. Cameron High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cameron R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 500 Students

8. Stewartsville High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stewartsville C-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 106 Students

9. Plattsburg High

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Clinton Co. R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 174 Students

Best Middle Schools in Clinton County, MO

Clinton County, MO has 7 middle schools with 2,080 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 Clinton County score 44% 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 Clinton County exceed expectations.

1. Kearney Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kearney R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 499 Students

2. Lawson Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 337 Students

3. Smithville Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Smithville R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 406 Students

4. East Buchanan Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 172 Students

5. Cameron Veterans Middle

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cameron R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 321 Students

6. Lathrop Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lathrop R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 195 Students

7. Clinton Co. R-iii Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clinton Co. R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Clinton County, MO

Clinton County, MO has 11 elementary schools with 3,919 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 Clinton County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Clinton County exceed expectations.

1. Horizon Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Smithville R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 446 Students

2. Dogwood Elem.

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kearney R-i • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 465 Students

3. Southview Elem.

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kearney R-i • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students

4. East Buchanan Elem.

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students

5. Southwest Elem.

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 415 Students

6. Osborn Elem.

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Osborn R-o • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 65 Students

7. Stewartsville Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stewartsville C-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 156 Students

8. Cameron Intermediate School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cameron R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 332 Students

9. Lathrop Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lathrop R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students

10. Ellis Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clinton Co. R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Clinton County, MO

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Clinton County, MO has a total population of 21,184 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Clinton County, MO

9,465

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clinton County, MO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

15.12 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.94 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

12.18 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clinton County, MO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clinton County, MO.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,001 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Clinton County, MO Internet Health Assessment.

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