Best Schools in Florence, MO
Florence, MO has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,009 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Florence underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Florence, MO
The top high schools in Florence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morgan Co. R-i High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 420 Students
2. Smithton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithton R-vi • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 250 Students
3. Otterville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Otterville R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 106 Students
4. Tipton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
Best Middle Schools in Florence, MO
The top middle schools in Florence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morgan Co. Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 280 Students
2. Tipton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 138 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Florence, MO
The top elementary schools in Florence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tipton Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
2. Morgan Co. R-i Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 410 Students
3. Morgan Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morgan Co. R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 541 Students
4. Smithton Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithton R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 294 Students
5. Otterville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Otterville R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 106 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Florence, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Florence, MO has a total population of 753 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Florence, 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 Florence, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Florence, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Florence, 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 Florence, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Florence, MO
How many schools are in Florence, MO?
Florence, MO has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,009 students in total.
How do schools in Florence perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Florence score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Florence underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Florence?
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: 25%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations