Best Schools in Hickory County, MO
Hickory County, MO has 19 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,877 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Hickory County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hickory County, MO
The top high schools in Hickory County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hermitage High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hermitage R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 81 Students
2. Bolivar High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bolivar R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 839 Students
3. Skyline High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students
4. Weaubleau High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weaubleau R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 160 Students
5. Wheatland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheatland R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 150 Students
6. Climax Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Climax Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
7. Humansville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humansville R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hickory County, MO
The top middle schools in Hickory County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skyline Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students
2. Bolivar Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bolivar R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 601 Students
3. Hermitage Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hermitage R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 50 Students
4. Humansville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humansville R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 104 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hickory County, MO
The top elementary schools in Hickory County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skyline Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 306 Students
2. Weaubleau Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weaubleau R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 188 Students
3. Humansville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humansville R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students
4. Wheatland Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheatland R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 166 Students
5. Hermitage Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hermitage R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 138 Students
6. Bolivar Intermediate Sch.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bolivar R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 598 Students
7. Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Climax Springs R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 120 Students
8. Bolivar Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bolivar R-i • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 589 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hickory County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hickory County, MO has a total population of 8,279 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hickory 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 Hickory County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hickory County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hickory 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 Hickory County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hickory County, MO
How many schools are in Hickory County, MO?
Hickory County, MO has 19 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,877 students in total.
How do schools in Hickory County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Hickory County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Hickory County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hickory 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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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Hickory County
4 places in Hickory County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (2)
- Hermitage R-Iv (3 schools)
- Hickory Co. R-I (3 schools)