Best Schools in Douglas County, MO
Douglas County, MO has 26 public schools (9 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 7,307 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Douglas County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Douglas County, MO
The top high schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gainesville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gainesville R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 314 Students
2. Norwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwood R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 187 Students
3. Mountain Grove High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Grove R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 444 Students
4. Ava High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ava R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
5. Willow Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students
6. Cabool High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabool R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 207 Students
7. Dora High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dora R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
8. Mansfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mansfield R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
9. Bradleyville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradleyville R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 123 Students
Best Middle Schools in Douglas County, MO
The top middle schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mansfield Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mansfield R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 124 Students
2. Willow Springs Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 369 Students
3. Mountain Grove Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Grove R-iii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 476 Students
4. Ava Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ava R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 390 Students
5. Cabool Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabool R-iv • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 222 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Douglas County, MO
The top elementary schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gainesville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gainesville R-v • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 303 Students
2. Norwood Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwood R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 140 Students
3. Wilder Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mansfield R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
4. Skyline Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Skyline R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 87 Students
5. Dora Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dora R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 128 Students
6. Plainview Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 99 Students
7. Bradleyville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradleyville R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 101 Students
8. Mountain Grove Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Grove R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 688 Students
9. Cabool Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabool R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 340 Students
10. Ava Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ava R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 544 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Douglas County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Douglas County, MO has a total population of 11,578 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Douglas 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 Douglas County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Douglas County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Douglas 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 Douglas County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Douglas County, MO
How many schools are in Douglas County, MO?
Douglas County, MO has 26 public schools: 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 7,307 students in total.
How do schools in Douglas County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Douglas County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Douglas County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Douglas 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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- Projected: 36%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Douglas County
1 places in Douglas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Ava (3)
School districts (1)
- Ava R-I (3 schools)