Best Schools in Crawford County, MO
Crawford County, MO has 26 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 9,632 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Crawford County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Crawford County, MO
The top high schools in Crawford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St. James High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students
2. Salem Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem R-80 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 616 Students
3. Sullivan Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students
4. Cuba High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 452 Students
5. Steelville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steelville R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 291 Students
6. Owensville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gasconade Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 541 Students
7. Viburnum High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iron Co. C-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 191 Students
8. Bourbon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 271 Students
Best Middle Schools in Crawford County, MO
The top middle schools in Crawford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St. James Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 370 Students
2. Bourbon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 245 Students
3. Cuba Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 379 Students
4. Sullivan Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 448 Students
5. Owensville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gasconade Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 417 Students
6. Steelville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steelville R-iii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 265 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Crawford County, MO
The top elementary schools in Crawford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Viburnum Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iron Co. C-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students
2. Sullivan Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 434 Students
3. North Wood Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Wood R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 215 Students
4. Lucy Wortham James Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 743 Students
5. Strain-japan Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Strain-japan R-xvi • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 69 Students
6. Cuba Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Co. R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 451 Students
7. Bourbon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 344 Students
8. Steelville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steelville R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 369 Students
9. Owensville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gasconade Co. R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students
10. Sullivan Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 513 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Crawford County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Crawford County, MO has a total population of 23,056 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Crawford 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 Crawford County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Crawford County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Crawford 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 Crawford County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Crawford County, MO
How many schools are in Crawford County, MO?
Crawford County, MO has 26 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 9,632 students in total.
How do schools in Crawford County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Crawford County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Crawford County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Crawford 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: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Crawford County
3 places in Crawford County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Bourbon (3)
- Cuba (3)
- Steelville (3)
School districts (2)
- Crawford Co. R-I (3 schools)
- Steelville R-Iii (3 schools)