Best High Schools in Festus, MO

Festus, MO has 8 high schools with 5,259 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 Festus score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Festus meet expectations.

1. Herculaneum High

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dunklin R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students

2. Jefferson High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Co. R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 318 Students

3. Festus Sr. High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Festus R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 979 Students

4. Desoto Sr. High

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Desoto 73 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 848 Students

5. North Co. Sr. High

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North St. Francois Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 873 Students

6. Ste. Genevieve Sr. High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ste. Genevieve Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students

7. Hillsboro High

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hillsboro R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1121 Students

Best Middle Schools in Festus, MO

Festus, MO has 8 middle schools with 3,642 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 Festus score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Festus exceed expectations.

1. Festus Intermediate

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Festus R-vi • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 745 Students

2. Festus Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Festus R-vi • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 552 Students

3. Ste. Genevieve Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ste. Genevieve Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 421 Students

4. Danby-rush Tower Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Co. R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students

5. Desoto Jr. High

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Desoto 73 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 381 Students

6. Hillsboro Jr. High

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hillsboro R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 544 Students

7. Senn-thomas Middle

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dunklin R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 362 Students

8. North Co. Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North St. Francois Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 396 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Festus, MO

Festus, MO has 8 elementary schools with 4,439 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 Festus score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Festus meet expectations.

1. Festus Elem.

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Festus R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 1039 Students

2. Bloomsdale Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ste. Genevieve Co. R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students

3. Athena Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Desoto 73 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 489 Students

4. Pevely Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dunklin R-v • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 708 Students

5. Telegraph Intermediate

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Jefferson Co. R-vii • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 239 Students

6. Plattin Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Jefferson Co. R-vii • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 217 Students

7. Hillsboro Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Hillsboro R-iii • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 670 Students

8. North County Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

North St. Francois Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 750 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Festus, MO

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

Community Factors

Festus, MO has a total population of 25,021 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Festus, MO

13,340

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Festus, MO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

22.08 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.88 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.21 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Festus, MO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,417 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

47 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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