Best Schools in Defiance, MO
Defiance, MO has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 5,076 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Defiance meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Defiance, MO
The top high schools in Defiance, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Francis Howell High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Francis Howell R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1835 Students
2. Washington High School
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Projected Test Scores
Washington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
Best Middle Schools in Defiance, MO
The top middle schools in Defiance, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Francis Howell Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Francis Howell R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 838 Students
2. Washington Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Washington • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 551 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Defiance, MO
The top elementary schools in Defiance, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Daniel Boone Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Francis Howell R-iii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students
2. Augusta Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Washington • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 116 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Defiance, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Defiance, MO has a total population of 3,079 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Defiance, 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 Defiance, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Defiance, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Defiance, 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 Defiance, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Defiance, MO
How many schools are in Defiance, MO?
Defiance, MO has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 5,076 students in total.
How do schools in Defiance perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Defiance score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Defiance meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Defiance?
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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