Best Schools in Dallas County, MO
Dallas County, MO has 22 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 11,075 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Dallas County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dallas County, MO
The top high schools in Dallas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Camdenton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camdenton R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
2. Marshfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshfield R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 916 Students
3. Skyline High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students
4. Fair Grove High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fair Grove R-x • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 376 Students
5. Conway High Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laclede Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 384 Students
6. Buffalo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 568 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dallas County, MO
The top middle schools in Dallas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fair Grove Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fair Grove R-x • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 364 Students
2. Marshfield Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshfield R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
3. Oak Ridge Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camdenton R-iii • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 553 Students
4. Camdenton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camdenton R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 615 Students
5. Skyline Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students
6. Buffalo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 499 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dallas County, MO
The top elementary schools in Dallas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skyline Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 306 Students
2. Fair Grove Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fair Grove R-x • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 521 Students
3. Shook Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshfield R-i • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 451 Students
4. Daniel Webster Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshfield R-i • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 465 Students
5. Ezard Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laclede Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 433 Students
6. Hawthorn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camdenton R-iii • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 375 Students
7. Mallory Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Co. R-i • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 715 Students
8. Dogwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camdenton R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 649 Students
9. Edwin P. Hubble Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshfield R-i • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 437 Students
10. Meadowlark Hill
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meadowlark Hill • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 35 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dallas County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dallas County, MO has a total population of 17,071 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dallas 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 Dallas County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dallas County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dallas 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 Dallas County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dallas County, MO
How many schools are in Dallas County, MO?
Dallas County, MO has 22 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 11,075 students in total.
How do schools in Dallas County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Dallas County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Dallas County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dallas 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: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dallas County
1 places in Dallas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Buffalo (3)
School districts (1)
- Dallas Co. R-I (3 schools)