Best High Schools in DeKalb County, MO

High schools
9
Students
1,575
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in DeKalb County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Maysville Jr.-sr. High

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Maysville R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 260 Students

2. East Buchanan High

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students

3. King City High

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

King City R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 153 Students

4. Union Star High

C

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Union Star R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 83 Students

5. Cameron High

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cameron R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 500 Students

6. Pattonsburg High

C-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pattonsburg R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 87 Students

7. Stewartsville High

D

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Stewartsville C-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 106 Students

8. Winston High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Winston R-vi • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 75 Students

9. Osborn High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Osborn R-o • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 57 Students

Best Middle Schools in DeKalb County, MO

Middle schools
2
Students
493
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in DeKalb County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. East Buchanan Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 172 Students

2. Cameron Veterans Middle

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cameron R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 321 Students

Best Elementary Schools in DeKalb County, MO

Elementary schools
10
Students
2,064
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in DeKalb County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. East Buchanan Elem.

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Buchanan Co. C-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students

2. Cameron Intermediate School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cameron R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 332 Students

3. Stewartsville Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Stewartsville C-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 156 Students

4. King City Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

King City R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 203 Students

5. Pattonsburg Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pattonsburg R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 107 Students

6. Maysville Elem.

C-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Maysville R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 279 Students

7. Osborn Elem.

D

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Osborn R-o • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 65 Students

8. Winston Elem.

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Winston R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 63 Students

9. Parkview Elem.

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Cameron R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 498 Students

10. Union Star Elem.

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Union Star R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 64 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in DeKalb County, MO

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

Community Factors

DeKalb County, MO has a total population of 11,029 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in DeKalb County, MO

4,147

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood DeKalb County, MO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

18.58 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.57 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.01 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeKalb County, MO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

942 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

30 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in DeKalb County, MO

How many schools are in DeKalb County, MO?

DeKalb County, MO has 22 public schools: 9 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 4,147 students in total.

How do schools in DeKalb County perform on state tests?

On average, 22 schools in DeKalb County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in DeKalb County meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in DeKalb 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near DeKalb County, MO

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Clinton County, MO

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Daviess County, MO

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Caldwell County, MO

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Buchanan County, MO

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Andrew County, MO

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Gentry County, MO

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Ray County, MO

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Doniphan County, KS

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Harrison County, MO

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Livingston County, MO

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Dekalb County

4 places in Dekalb County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (4)

School districts (1)