Best Schools in Gaines, MO
Gaines, MO has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,205 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Gaines meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gaines, MO
The top high schools in Gaines, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clinton Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 604 Students
2. Lakeland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeland R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 191 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gaines, MO
The top middle schools in Gaines, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clinton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 356 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gaines, MO
The top elementary schools in Gaines, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clinton Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 364 Students
2. Lakeland Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeland R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
3. Henry Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 377 Students
4. Leesville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leesville R-ix • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 91 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gaines, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gaines, MO has a total population of 284 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gaines, 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 Gaines, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gaines, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gaines, 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 Gaines, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gaines, MO
How many schools are in Gaines, MO?
Gaines, MO has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,205 students in total.
How do schools in Gaines perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Gaines score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Gaines meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gaines?
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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