Best Schools in Cole County, MO
Cole County, MO has 40 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 26 elementary) serving 14,408 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Cole County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cole County, MO
The top high schools in Cole County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blair Oaks High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blair Oaks R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students
2. Jefferson City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1296 Students
3. Capital City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1404 Students
4. Russellville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cole Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 306 Students
5. Eugene High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cole Co. R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 287 Students
6. Jamestown C-i High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jamestown C-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 118 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cole County, MO
The top middle schools in Cole County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blair Oaks Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blair Oaks R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
2. Thomas Jefferson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
3. Lewis And Clark Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1005 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cole County, MO
The top elementary schools in Cole County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blair Oaks Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blair Oaks R-ii • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 255 Students
2. Clarence Lawson Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 419 Students
3. Cole Co. R-i Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cole Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 320 Students
4. West Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
5. Belair Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students
6. Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 281 Students
7. Eugene Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cole Co. R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 334 Students
8. Pioneer Trail Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
9. South Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 312 Students
10. Cedar Hill Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 324 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
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 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
17.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Cole County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cole County, MO
How many schools are in Cole County, MO?
Cole County, MO has 40 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 26 elementary schools, serving 14,408 students in total.
How do schools in Cole County perform on state tests?
On average, 40 schools in Cole County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Cole County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cole 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: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cole County
3 places in Cole County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Jefferson City (19)
- Eugene (2)
- Russellville (2)
School districts (3)
- Mo Schls For the Sev Disabled (34 schools)
- Jefferson City (16 schools)
- Blair Oaks R-Ii (4 schools)