Best Schools in Johnson County, MO
Johnson County, MO has 42 public schools (14 high, 7 middle, 20 elementary) serving 14,994 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Johnson County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Johnson County, MO
The top high schools in Johnson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lone Jack High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lone Jack C-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 398 Students
2. Sweet Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sweet Springs R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 192 Students
3. Crest Ridge High
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Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co. R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 294 Students
4. Knob Noster High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knob Noster R-viii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 446 Students
5. Concordia High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Concordia R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 191 Students
6. Warrensburg High
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Projected Test Scores
Warrensburg R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 992 Students
7. Oak Grove High
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Projected Test Scores
Oak Grove R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 564 Students
8. Odessa High
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Projected Test Scores
Odessa R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 664 Students
9. Windsor High
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Projected Test Scores
Henry Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 326 Students
10. Holden High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Holden R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 405 Students
Best Middle Schools in Johnson County, MO
The top middle schools in Johnson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Knob Noster Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knob Noster R-viii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 377 Students
2. Holden Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holden R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
3. Leeton Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Leeton R-x • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 65 Students
4. Odessa Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Odessa R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 494 Students
5. Warrensburg Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Warrensburg R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 722 Students
6. Oak Grove Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Oak Grove R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
7. Sherwood Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Sherwood Cass R-viii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 159 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Johnson County, MO
The top elementary schools in Johnson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whiteman A.f.b. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knob Noster R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 580 Students
2. Knob Noster Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Knob Noster R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
3. Martin Warren Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Warrensburg R-vi • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 380 Students
4. Sweet Springs Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Sweet Springs R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 210 Students
5. Sterling Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Warrensburg R-vi • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 389 Students
6. Holden Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Holden R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students
7. Oak Grove Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Oak Grove R-vi • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 434 Students
8. Lone Jack Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lone Jack C-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
9. Crest Ridge Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co. R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
10. Odessa Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Odessa R-vii • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 422 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Johnson County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Johnson County, MO has a total population of 54,013 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Johnson 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 Johnson County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Johnson County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Johnson 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 Johnson County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Johnson County, MO
How many schools are in Johnson County, MO?
Johnson County, MO has 42 public schools: 14 high schools, 7 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 14,994 students in total.
How do schools in Johnson County perform on state tests?
On average, 42 schools in Johnson County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Johnson County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Johnson 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: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Johnson County
8 places in Johnson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Warrensburg (6)
- Holden (3)
- Knob Noster (3)
- Leeton (3)
- Centerview (2)
- Chilhowee (2)
- Kingsville (2)
- Whiteman Afb (1)
School districts (4)
- Warrensburg R-Vi (6 schools)
- Knob Noster R-Viii (4 schools)
- Holden R-Iii (3 schools)
- Leeton R-X (3 schools)