Best High Schools in Howell County, MO

Howell County, MO has 5 high schools with 1,968 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 Howell County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Howell County meet expectations.

1. West Plains Sr. High

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Plains R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1162 Students

2. Willow Springs High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Willow Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students

3. Liberty Sr. High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mountain View-birch Tree R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 341 Students

4. Viola High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Viola School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 177 Students

5. Koshkonong High

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Oregon-howell R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 78 Students

Best Middle Schools in Howell County, MO

Howell County, MO has 10 middle schools with 3,166 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 Howell County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Howell County meet expectations.

1. Willow Springs Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Willow Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 369 Students

2. West Plains Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Plains R-vii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 611 Students

3. Liberty Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mountain View-birch Tree R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 301 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Howell County, MO

Howell County, MO has 5 elementary schools with 2,035 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 Howell County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Howell County meet expectations.

1. Howell Valley Elem.

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howell Valley R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 224 Students

2. South Fork Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Plains R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 159 Students

3. Fairview Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairview R-xi • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 519 Students

4. West Plains Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Plains R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 766 Students

5. Mountain View Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mountain View-birch Tree R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students

6. Willow Springs Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Willow Springs R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 525 Students

7. Richards Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richards R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 372 Students

8. Bakersfield Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bakersfield R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 181 Students

9. Junction Hill Elem.

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Junction Hill C-12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 209 Students

10. Glenwood Elem.

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Glenwood R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 236 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Howell County, MO

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Howell County, MO has a total population of 39,750 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Howell County, MO

7,187

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Howell County, MO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

24.79 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.44 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

19.34 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Howell County, MO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Howell County, MO.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

694 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

30 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Howell County, MO Internet Health Assessment.

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