Best High Schools in Cole County, MO

Cole County, MO has 13 high schools with 4,844 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 Cole County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cole County exceed expectations.

1. Blair Oaks High

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Blair Oaks R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students

2. Jefferson City High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1296 Students

3. Capital City High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1404 Students

4. Jamestown C-i High

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jamestown C-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 118 Students

5. Eugene High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cole Co. R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 287 Students

6. Russellville High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cole Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 306 Students

Best Middle Schools in Cole County, MO

Cole County, MO has 3 middle schools with 2,226 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 Cole County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cole County meet expectations.

1. Blair Oaks Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Blair Oaks R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students

2. Thomas Jefferson Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students

3. Lewis And Clark Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1005 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Cole County, MO

Cole County, MO has 28 elementary schools with 7,316 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 Cole County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cole County don't meet expectations.

1. Blair Oaks Elem.

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Blair Oaks R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 218 Students

2. North Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students

3. Cole Co. R-i Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cole Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 320 Students

4. Pioneer Trail Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students

5. Belair Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students

6. Clarence Lawson Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 419 Students

7. Cedar Hill Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 324 Students

8. Jamestown C-i Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jamestown C-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 86 Students

9. Eugene Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cole Co. R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 334 Students

10. West Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Cole County, MO

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

Community Factors

Cole County, MO has a total population of 77,279 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Cole County, MO

14,408

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cole 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

17.25 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.99 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.26 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cole County, MO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

986 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Cole County, MO

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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Miller County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Boone County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Maries County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Morgan County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Camden County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations