Best Schools in Jefferson County, MO
Jefferson County, MO has a total of 101 schools including 24 high schools, 25 middle schools and 50 elementary schools. A total of 53,737 students attend Jefferson County, MO schools. On average, schools in Jefferson County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, MO
Jefferson County, MO has 24 high schools with 20,065 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 Jefferson County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jefferson County don't meet expectations.
1. Herculaneum High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dunklin R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students
2. Jefferson High School
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Jefferson Co. R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 318 Students
3. Lindbergh Sr. High
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Lindbergh Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2235 Students
4. Eureka Sr. High
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Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1712 Students
5. Rockwood Summit Sr. High
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Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students
6. Festus Sr. High
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Festus R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 979 Students
7. Desoto Sr. High
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Desoto 73 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 848 Students
8. Oakville Sr. High
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Mehlville R-ix • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1780 Students
9. Seckman Sr. High
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Fox C-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1793 Students
10. Crystal City High
SchoolGrade
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Crystal City 47 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 224 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, MO
Jefferson County, MO has 25 middle schools with 14,065 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 Jefferson County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
1. Festus Intermediate
SchoolGrade
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Festus R-vi • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 745 Students
2. Festus Middle
SchoolGrade
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Festus R-vi • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 552 Students
3. Lasalle Springs Middle
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Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 872 Students
4. Danby-rush Tower Middle
SchoolGrade
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Jefferson Co. R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
5. Antonia Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Fox C-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 551 Students
6. Rockwood South Middle
SchoolGrade
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Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 887 Students
7. Ridgewood Middle
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Fox C-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 616 Students
8. Pacific Intermediate
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Meramec Valley R-iii • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 428 Students
9. Washington Middle
SchoolGrade
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Mehlville R-ix • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 429 Students
10. Seckman Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fox C-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, MO
Jefferson County, MO has 50 elementary schools with 19,561 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 Jefferson County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
1. Festus Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Festus R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 1039 Students
2. Geggie Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 654 Students
3. Antonia Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Fox C-6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
4. Nike Elem.
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Meramec Valley R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 188 Students
5. Rogers Elem.
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Mehlville R-ix • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
6. George Guffey Elem.
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Fox C-6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 483 Students
7. Hagemann Elem.
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Mehlville R-ix • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 399 Students
8. Richard Simpson Elem.
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Fox C-6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
9. Brennan Woods Elem.
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Northwest R-i • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 481 Students
10. Lone Dell Elem.
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Fox C-6 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 422 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.
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