Best Schools in Dunklin County, MO
Dunklin County, MO has 25 public schools (9 high, 2 middle, 11 elementary) serving 5,749 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Dunklin County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dunklin County, MO
The top high schools in Dunklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bernie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernie R-xiii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 228 Students
2. Senath-hornersville High Schoo
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Senath-hornersville C-8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
3. Holcomb High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holcomb R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 209 Students
4. Campbell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 262 Students
5. Kennett High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kennett 39 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
6. Malden High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malden R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 425 Students
7. Southland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southland C-9 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 101 Students
8. Delta C-7 High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delta C-7 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 85 Students
9. Clarkton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarkton C-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 131 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dunklin County, MO
The top middle schools in Dunklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Senath-hornersville Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Senath-hornersville C-8 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 207 Students
2. Kennett Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kennett 39 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 417 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dunklin County, MO
The top elementary schools in Dunklin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bernie Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernie R-xiii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 280 Students
2. Senath-hornersville Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Senath-hornersville C-8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 252 Students
3. Campbell Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 292 Students
4. South Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kennett 39 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 402 Students
5. Holcomb Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holcomb R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 226 Students
6. Clarkton Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarkton C-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 159 Students
7. Delta C-7 Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delta C-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 74 Students
8. Malden Lower Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malden R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students
9. Southland Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southland C-9 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 148 Students
10. St Teresa School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Teresa School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 88 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dunklin County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dunklin County, MO has a total population of 28,283 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dunklin 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 Dunklin County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dunklin County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dunklin 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 Dunklin County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dunklin County, MO
How many schools are in Dunklin County, MO?
Dunklin County, MO has 25 public schools: 9 high schools, 2 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 5,749 students in total.
How do schools in Dunklin County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Dunklin County score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Dunklin County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dunklin 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: 32%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dunklin County
8 places in Dunklin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
School districts (2)
- Kennett 39 (4 schools)
- Senath-Hornersville C-8 (3 schools)