Best Schools in Clinton County, MO
Clinton County, MO has 28 public schools (9 high, 7 middle, 11 elementary) serving 10,044 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Clinton County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clinton County, MO
The top high schools in Clinton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kearney High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney R-i • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 824 Students
2. Smithville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithville R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 906 Students
3. East Buchanan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
4. Lawson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 338 Students
5. Plattsburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton Co. R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 174 Students
6. Cameron High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cameron R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 500 Students
7. Stewartsville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stewartsville C-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 106 Students
8. Lathrop High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lathrop R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
9. Osborn High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osborn R-o • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 57 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clinton County, MO
The top middle schools in Clinton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smithville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithville R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 406 Students
2. Kearney Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 499 Students
3. Lawson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 337 Students
4. Lathrop Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lathrop R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 195 Students
5. East Buchanan Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 172 Students
6. Cameron Veterans Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cameron R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 321 Students
7. Clinton Co. R-iii Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton Co. R-iii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 150 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clinton County, MO
The top elementary schools in Clinton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southview Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney R-i • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
2. East Buchanan Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
3. Cameron Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cameron R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 332 Students
4. Stewartsville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stewartsville C-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 156 Students
5. Eagle Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithville R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 459 Students
6. Dogwood Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney R-i • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 465 Students
7. Lathrop Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lathrop R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students
8. Southwest Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 415 Students
9. Ellis Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton Co. R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 341 Students
10. Osborn Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osborn R-o • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 65 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
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 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
15.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Clinton County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clinton County, MO
How many schools are in Clinton County, MO?
Clinton County, MO has 28 public schools: 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 10,044 students in total.
How do schools in Clinton County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Clinton County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Clinton County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clinton 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: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Clinton County
4 places in Clinton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Cameron (4)
- Lathrop (3)
- Plattsburg (3)
- Gower (2)
School districts (4)
- Cameron R-I (4 schools)
- Clinton Co. R-Iii (3 schools)
- East Buchanan Co. C-1 (3 schools)
- Lathrop R-Ii (3 schools)