Best Schools in Howard County, MO
Howard County, MO has a total of 17 schools including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 3,070 students attend Howard County, MO schools. On average, schools in Howard County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Howard County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Howard County, MO
Howard County, MO has 6 high schools with 1,111 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 Howard County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Howard County meet expectations.
1. Higbee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Higbee R-viii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 64 Students
2. Salisbury High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Salisbury R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 242 Students
3. New Franklin Middle-high
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
New Franklin R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 219 Students
4. Harrisburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg R-viii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students
5. Glasgow High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Glasgow • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 193 Students
6. Fayette High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 189 Students
Best Middle Schools in Howard County, MO
Howard County, MO has 5 middle schools with 708 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 Howard County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Howard County meet expectations.
1. Wm. N. Clark Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 145 Students
2. Harrisburg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg R-viii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 133 Students
3. Laura Speed Elliott Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Boonville R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 316 Students
4. Higbee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Higbee R-viii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 45 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Howard County, MO
Howard County, MO has 6 elementary schools with 1,251 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 Howard County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Howard County don't meet expectations.
1. New Franklin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Franklin R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 203 Students
2. Harrisburg Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 276 Students
3. Hardeman Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hardeman R-x • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 69 Students
4. Laurence J. Daly Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 329 Students
5. Salisbury Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Salisbury R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 220 Students
6. Higbee Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Higbee R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
7. Glasgow Elementary.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Glasgow • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 121 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Howard County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Howard County, MO has a total population of 10,151 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Howard 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 Howard County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Howard County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Howard 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 Howard County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 36%
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- Projected Test Scores: 36%
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