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Best Schools in Diamond, MO
Diamond, MO has 14 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 9,214 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Diamond meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Diamond, MO
The top high schools in Diamond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sarcoxie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarcoxie R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 401 Students
2. Joplin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2233 Students
3. Neosho High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neosho School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1491 Students
4. East Newton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Newton Co. R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 431 Students
5. Diamond High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students
Best Middle Schools in Diamond, MO
The top middle schools in Diamond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Neosho Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neosho School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 748 Students
2. East Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students
3. Middle Sch.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neosho School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 720 Students
4. Diamond Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 167 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Diamond, MO
The top elementary schools in Diamond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wildwood Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarcoxie R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
2. George Washington Carver Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neosho School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 551 Students
3. Soaring Heights Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joplin Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
4. Granby
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Newton Co. R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 587 Students
5. Diamond Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 348 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Diamond, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Diamond, MO has a total population of 2,400 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Diamond, 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 Diamond, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Diamond, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Diamond, 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 Diamond, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Diamond, MO
How many schools are in Diamond, MO?
Diamond, MO has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 9,214 students in total.
How do schools in Diamond perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Diamond score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Diamond meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Diamond?
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: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Diamond
3 of 3 schools in Diamond carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Diamond. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.