Best Schools in Jefferson County, MO
Jefferson County, MO has 95 public schools (18 high, 23 middle, 44 elementary) serving 49,968 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Jefferson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, MO
The top high schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lindbergh Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lindbergh Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2235 Students
2. Eureka Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1712 Students
3. Festus Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Festus R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 979 Students
4. Herculaneum High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dunklin R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students
5. Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Co. R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 318 Students
6. Rockwood Summit Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students
7. Desoto Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto 73 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 848 Students
8. Crystal City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crystal City 47 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 224 Students
9. Northwest High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1841 Students
10. Seckman Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fox C-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1793 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, MO
The top middle schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Festus Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Festus R-vi • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 552 Students
2. Festus Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Festus R-vi • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 745 Students
3. Ridgewood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fox C-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
4. Robert H. Sperreng Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lindbergh Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 953 Students
5. Lasalle Springs Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 872 Students
6. Rockwood South Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 887 Students
7. Antonia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fox C-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 551 Students
8. Danby-rush Tower Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Co. R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
9. Hillsboro Middle Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro R-iii • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 483 Students
10. Seckman Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fox C-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, MO
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Festus Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Festus R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 1039 Students
2. Concord Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lindbergh Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 552 Students
3. Raymond Nancy Hodge Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fox C-6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 322 Students
4. Seckman Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fox C-6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students
5. George Guffey Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fox C-6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 483 Students
6. Antonia Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fox C-6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
7. Cedar Springs Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest R-i • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students
8. Sherwood Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fox C-6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students
9. Lone Dell Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fox C-6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 422 Students
10. Vineland Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto 73 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 648 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson County, MO has a total population of 226,739 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, MO
How many schools are in Jefferson County, MO?
Jefferson County, MO has 95 public schools: 18 high schools, 23 middle schools and 44 elementary schools, serving 49,968 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 95 schools in Jefferson County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson 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: 59%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
12 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (12)
- Arnold (10)
- Imperial (10)
- Festus (9)
- Hillsboro (8)
- Desoto (6)
- House Springs (4)
- Herculaneum (3)
- Barnhart (2)
- Crystal City (2)
- Cedar Hill (1)
- Dittmer (1)
- Pevely (1)
School districts (9)
- Fox C-6 (18 schools)
- Northwest R-I (10 schools)
- Desoto 73 (5 schools)
- Hillsboro R-Iii (5 schools)
- Jefferson Co. R-Vii (5 schools)
- Windsor C-1 (5 schools)
- Dunklin R-V (4 schools)
- Festus R-Vi (4 schools)
- Grandview R-Ii (3 schools)