Best Schools in Harrison County, MO
Harrison County, MO has 14 public schools (6 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 1,461 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Harrison County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Harrison County, MO
The top high schools in Harrison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Harrison High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Harrison Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
2. Gilman City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilman City R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 71 Students
3. North Harrison High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Harrison R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 93 Students
4. North Daviess High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Daviess R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 31 Students
5. Cainsville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cainsville R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 49 Students
6. Ridgeway High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgeway R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 34 Students
Best Middle Schools in Harrison County, MO
The top middle schools in Harrison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Harrison Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Harrison Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 245 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harrison County, MO
The top elementary schools in Harrison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Harrison Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Harrison R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
2. Gilman City Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilman City R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 102 Students
3. South Harrison Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Harrison Co. R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 309 Students
4. Zadie Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zadie Creek School • Private • Grades 1 - 7 • 15 Students
5. Cainsville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cainsville R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 47 Students
6. North Daviess Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Daviess R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 31 Students
7. Ridgeway Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgeway R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 44 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harrison County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harrison County, MO has a total population of 8,157 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harrison 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 Harrison County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harrison County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harrison 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 Harrison County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Harrison County, MO
How many schools are in Harrison County, MO?
Harrison County, MO has 14 public schools: 6 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 1,461 students in total.
How do schools in Harrison County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Harrison County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Harrison County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Harrison 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: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Harrison County
5 places in Harrison County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Bethany (3)
- Cainsville (2)
- Eagleville (2)
- Gilman City (2)
- Ridgeway (2)
School districts (1)
- South Harrison Co. R-Ii (3 schools)