Best Schools in Howard County, MO
Howard County, MO has 17 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,466 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Howard County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Howard County, MO
The top high schools in Howard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fayette High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 189 Students
2. Salisbury High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salisbury R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 242 Students
3. David H. Hickman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2044 Students
4. New Franklin Middle-high
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Franklin R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 219 Students
5. Glasgow High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glasgow • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 193 Students
6. Harrisburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg R-viii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students
7. Higbee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Higbee R-viii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 64 Students
Best Middle Schools in Howard County, MO
The top middle schools in Howard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smithton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students
2. Harrisburg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg R-viii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 133 Students
3. Wm. N. Clark Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 145 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Howard County, MO
The top elementary schools in Howard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Franklin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Franklin R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 203 Students
2. Midway Heights Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia 93 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students
3. Salisbury Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salisbury R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 220 Students
4. Glasgow Elementary.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glasgow • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 121 Students
5. Harrisburg Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 276 Students
6. Laurence J. Daly Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 329 Students
7. Higbee Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Higbee R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 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.
Questions About Schools in Howard County, MO
How many schools are in Howard County, MO?
Howard County, MO has 17 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,466 students in total.
How do schools in Howard County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Howard County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Howard County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Howard 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: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Howard County
3 places in Howard County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Fayette (3)
- Glasgow (2)
- New Franklin (2)
School districts (1)
- Fayette R-Iii (3 schools)