Best Schools in Jasper County, MO
Jasper County, MO has 59 public schools (9 high, 10 middle, 32 elementary) serving 23,904 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Jasper County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jasper County, MO
The top high schools in Jasper County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carl Junction High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carl Junction R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students
2. Webb City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webb City R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1349 Students
3. Sarcoxie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarcoxie R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 401 Students
4. Joplin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2233 Students
5. Jasper Co. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper Co. R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 236 Students
6. Carthage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1610 Students
7. Diamond High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students
8. Golden City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Golden City R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 84 Students
9. Gateway School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Division Of Youth Service • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 16 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jasper County, MO
The top middle schools in Jasper County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carl Junction Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carl Junction R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 501 Students
2. Carl Junction Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carl Junction R-i • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 777 Students
3. Webb City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webb City R-vii • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 696 Students
4. Webb City Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webb City R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 732 Students
5. South Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students
6. Carthage Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 752 Students
7. East Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students
8. Carthage 6th Grade Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades 6 • 359 Students
9. Diamond Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 167 Students
10. North Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jasper County, MO
The top elementary schools in Jasper County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harry S. Truman Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webb City R-vii • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 277 Students
2. Mark Twain Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webb City R-vii • Public • Grades 3 • 197 Students
3. Carterville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webb City R-vii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 239 Students
4. Jefferson Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joplin Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 192 Students
5. Jasper Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper Co. R-v • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 236 Students
6. Steadley Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 362 Students
7. Mark Twain Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 166 Students
8. Eugene Field Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webb City R-vii • Public • Grades 4 • 191 Students
9. Mckinley Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joplin Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 310 Students
10. Kelsey Norman Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joplin Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 301 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jasper County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jasper County, MO has a total population of 122,761 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jasper 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 Jasper County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jasper County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jasper 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 Jasper County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jasper County, MO
How many schools are in Jasper County, MO?
Jasper County, MO has 59 public schools: 9 high schools, 10 middle schools and 32 elementary schools, serving 23,904 students in total.
How do schools in Jasper County perform on state tests?
On average, 59 schools in Jasper County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Jasper County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jasper 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: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jasper County
8 places in Jasper County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Joplin (13)
- Carthage (10)
- Webb City (9)
- Carl Junction (4)
- Jasper (2)
- Sarcoxie (2)
- Avilla (1)
- Carterville (1)
School districts (4)
- Joplin Schools (14 schools)
- Carthage R-Ix (10 schools)
- Webb City R-Vii (10 schools)
- Carl Junction R-I (6 schools)