Best Schools in Jackson County, MO
Jackson County, MO has a total of 284 schools including 65 high schools, 40 middle schools and 164 elementary schools. A total of 117,915 students attend Jackson County, MO schools. On average, schools in Jackson County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jackson County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, MO
Jackson County, MO has 65 high schools with 38,039 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 Jackson County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jackson County underperform expectations.
1. Lee's Summit West High
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Lee's Summit R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1992 Students
2. Blue Springs South High
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2261 Students
3. Ewing Marion Kauffman High
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Ewing Marion Kauffman School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students
4. Blue Springs High
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2383 Students
5. Lee's Summit North High
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Lee's Summit R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2007 Students
6. Lincoln College Prep.
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Kansas City 33 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 897 Students
7. Grain Valley High
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Grain Valley R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
8. University Academy-upper
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University Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 226 Students
9. Lee's Summit Sr. High
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Lee's Summit R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1920 Students
10. Lone Jack High
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Lone Jack C-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 398 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, MO
Jackson County, MO has 40 middle schools with 22,954 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 Jackson County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
1. Delta Woods Middle
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 793 Students
2. Academie Lafayette Armour Ims
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Academie Lafayette • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
3. Summit Lakes Middle
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Lee's Summit R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
4. Lincoln College Academy Middle
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Kansas City 33 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
5. Brittany Hill Middle
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 837 Students
6. Moreland Ridge Middle
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students
7. Grain Valley North Middle Schl
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Grain Valley R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 521 Students
8. Paul Kinder Middle School
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students
9. Bernard C. Campbell Middle
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Lee's Summit R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1067 Students
10. Grain Valley South Middle Schl
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Grain Valley R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, MO
Jackson County, MO has 164 elementary schools with 56,686 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 Jackson County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
1. Voy Spears Jr. Elem.
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 565 Students
2. Chapel Lakes Elem.
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 602 Students
3. Lucy Franklin Elem.
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students
4. Cedar Creek Elem.
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Lee's Summit R-vii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 506 Students
5. Thomas J. Ultican Elem.
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
6. Hawthorn Hill Elem.
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Lee's Summit R-vii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 405 Students
7. James Walker Elem.
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
8. James Lewis Elem.
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
9. Longview Farm Elem.
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Lee's Summit R-vii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 408 Students
10. Sunny Pointe Elem.
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 505 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson County, MO has a total population of 717,204 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson 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 Jackson County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson 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 Jackson County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
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