Best Schools in Dent County, MO
Dent County, MO has 19 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,616 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Dent County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dent County, MO
The top high schools in Dent County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem R-80 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 616 Students
2. Bunker High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bunker R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 114 Students
3. Rolla Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla 31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1323 Students
4. Viburnum High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iron Co. C-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 191 Students
5. Licking High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Licking R-viii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dent County, MO
The top middle schools in Dent County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rolla Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla 31 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 618 Students
2. Rolla Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla 31 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 837 Students
3. Salem Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem R-80 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 265 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dent County, MO
The top elementary schools in Dent County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Green Forest Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Green Forest R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 155 Students
2. Col. John B. Wyman Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla 31 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 482 Students
3. Viburnum Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iron Co. C-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students
4. North Wood Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Wood R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 215 Students
5. Dent-phelps Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dent-phelps R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 273 Students
6. Bunker Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bunker R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 118 Students
7. Salem Upper Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem R-80 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 336 Students
8. Oak Hill Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Hill R-i • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 131 Students
9. Wm. H. Lynch Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem R-80 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 247 Students
10. I Can Too Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
22.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Dent County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dent County, MO
How many schools are in Dent County, MO?
Dent County, MO has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,616 students in total.
How do schools in Dent County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Dent County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Dent County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dent 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: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dent County
1 places in Dent County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Salem (9)
School districts (1)
- Salem R-80 (4 schools)