Best High Schools in Dent County, MO

Dent County, MO has 5 high schools with 2,667 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dent County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dent County meet expectations.

1. Rolla Sr. High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rolla 31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1323 Students

2. Licking High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Licking R-viii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students

3. Bunker High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bunker R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 114 Students

4. Salem Sr. High

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Salem R-80 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 616 Students

5. Viburnum High

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Iron Co. C-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 191 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dent County, MO

Dent County, MO has 6 middle schools with 1,876 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dent County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dent County exceed expectations.

1. Rolla Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rolla 31 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 837 Students

2. Salem Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salem R-80 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 265 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dent County, MO

Dent County, MO has 6 elementary schools with 1,448 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dent County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dent County don't meet expectations.

1. Green Forest Elem.

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Green Forest R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 155 Students

2. Col. John B. Wyman Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rolla 31 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 482 Students

3. North Wood Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Wood R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 215 Students

4. Salem Upper Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Salem R-80 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 336 Students

5. Dent-phelps Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dent-phelps R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 273 Students

6. Viburnum Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Iron Co. C-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students

7. Oak Hill Elem.

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Oak Hill R-i • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 131 Students

8. Bunker Elem.

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bunker R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 118 Students

9. Wm. H. Lynch Elem.

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salem R-80 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 247 Students

10. I Can Too Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

I Can Too Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 118 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Dent County, MO

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

Community Factors

Dent County, MO has a total population of 14,421 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dent County, MO

5,998

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dent 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+

22.31 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.45 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

16.86 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dent County, MO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

751 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

29 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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