Best Schools in Dade County, MO
Dade County, MO has 19 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 3,081 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Dade County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dade County, MO
The top high schools in Dade County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stockton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stockton R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
2. Dadeville Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dadeville R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 105 Students
3. Ash Grove High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ash Grove R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 329 Students
4. Walnut Grove High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walnut Grove R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 137 Students
5. Greenfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 143 Students
6. Lockwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lockwood R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 97 Students
7. Everton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Everton R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 85 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dade County, MO
The top middle schools in Dade County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bois D'arc Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ash Grove R-iv • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 144 Students
2. Stockton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stockton R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 277 Students
3. Lockwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lockwood R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 50 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dade County, MO
The top elementary schools in Dade County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ash Grove Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ash Grove R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 259 Students
2. Stockton Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stockton R-i • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 359 Students
3. Lockwood Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lockwood R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 150 Students
4. Walnut Grove Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walnut Grove R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 142 Students
5. Greenfield Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 Students
6. Dadeville R-ii School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dadeville R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 107 Students
7. Immanuel Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Immanuel Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 94 Students
8. Everton Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Everton R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dade County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dade County, MO has a total population of 7,569 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dade 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 Dade County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dade County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dade 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 Dade County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dade County, MO
How many schools are in Dade County, MO?
Dade County, MO has 19 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 3,081 students in total.
How do schools in Dade County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Dade County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Dade County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dade 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: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dade County
4 places in Dade County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Lockwood (4)
- Dadeville (2)
- Everton (2)
- Greenfield (2)
School districts (1)
- Lockwood R-I (3 schools)