Best High Schools in Cooper County, MO

Cooper County, MO has 11 high schools with 1,803 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 Cooper County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cooper County don't meet expectations.

1. Boonville High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Boonville R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 569 Students

2. California High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Moniteau Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 422 Students

3. Pilot Grove High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pilot Grove C-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 138 Students

4. Smithton High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Smithton R-vi • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 250 Students

5. Tipton High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tipton R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students

6. Prairie Home High

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Prairie Home R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 71 Students

7. Otterville High

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Otterville R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 106 Students

8. Bunceton High

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cooper Co. R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 41 Students

Best Middle Schools in Cooper County, MO

Cooper County, MO has 6 middle schools with 1,087 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 Cooper County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cooper County meet expectations.

1. California Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Moniteau Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 432 Students

2. Laura Speed Elliott Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boonville R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students

3. Tipton Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tipton R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 138 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Cooper County, MO

Cooper County, MO has 12 elementary schools with 2,392 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 Cooper County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cooper County don't meet expectations.

1. California Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Moniteau Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 507 Students

2. Hardeman Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hardeman R-x • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 69 Students

3. Pilot Grove Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pilot Grove C-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 97 Students

4. Blackwater Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Blackwater R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 78 Students

5. David Barton Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Boonville R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 329 Students

6. Smithton Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Smithton R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 294 Students

7. Clarksburg Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clarksburg C-2 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 54 Students

8. Prairie Home Elem.

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Prairie Home R-v • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 71 Students

9. Tipton Elem.

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tipton R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students

10. Bunceton Elem.

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cooper Co. R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 51 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Cooper County, MO

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

Community Factors

Cooper County, MO has a total population of 17,103 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Cooper County, MO

5,282

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cooper 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

15.20 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.60 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

11.59 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cooper County, MO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

942 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Cooper County, MO

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Howard County, MO

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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Moniteau County, MO

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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations