Best Schools in Howell County, MO
Howell County, MO has 22 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 7,589 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Howell County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Howell County, MO
The top high schools in Howell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Plains Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Plains R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1162 Students
2. Willow Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students
3. Cabool High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabool R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 207 Students
4. Dora High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dora R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
5. Liberty Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain View-birch Tree R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 341 Students
6. Bakersfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bakersfield R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 216 Students
7. Koshkonong High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oregon-howell R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 78 Students
Best Middle Schools in Howell County, MO
The top middle schools in Howell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willow Springs Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 369 Students
2. Liberty Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain View-birch Tree R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 301 Students
3. West Plains Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Plains R-vii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 611 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Howell County, MO
The top elementary schools in Howell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bakersfield Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bakersfield R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 181 Students
2. Howell Valley Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howell Valley R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 224 Students
3. South Fork Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Plains R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 159 Students
4. Junction Hill Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Junction Hill C-12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 209 Students
5. Mountain View Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain View-birch Tree R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
6. Fairview Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairview R-xi • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 519 Students
7. Koshkonong Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oregon-howell R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 148 Students
8. Richards Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richards R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 372 Students
9. Glenwood Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glenwood R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 236 Students
10. West Plains Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Plains R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 766 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
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 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
24.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Howell County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Howell County, MO
How many schools are in Howell County, MO?
Howell County, MO has 22 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 7,589 students in total.
How do schools in Howell County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Howell County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Howell County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Howell 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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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Howell County
2 places in Howell County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- West Plains (10)
- Willow Springs (3)
School districts (3)
- Mountain View-Birch Tree R-Iii (4 schools)
- West Plains R-Vii (4 schools)
- Willow Springs R-Iv (3 schools)