Best High Schools in Joplin, MO

Joplin, MO has 12 high schools with 9,320 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 Joplin score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Joplin meet expectations.

1. Carl Junction High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carl Junction R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students

2. Webb City High

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Webb City R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1349 Students

3. Carthage High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1610 Students

4. Joplin High

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2233 Students

5. Neosho High

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Neosho School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1491 Students

6. Seneca High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Seneca R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students

7. Diamond High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students

8. Gateway School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Division Of Youth Service • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 16 Students

Best Middle Schools in Joplin, MO

Joplin, MO has 9 middle schools with 4,934 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 Joplin score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Joplin exceed expectations.

1. Webb City Jr. High

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Webb City R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 732 Students

2. Carl Junction Jr. High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Carl Junction R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 501 Students

3. Seneca Intermediate School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Seneca R-vii • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 327 Students

4. South Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students

5. Neosho Jr. High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Neosho School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 748 Students

6. East Middle

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students

7. Diamond Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students

8. North Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Joplin, MO

Joplin, MO has 22 elementary schools with 7,295 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 Joplin score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Joplin meet expectations.

1. Pleasant Valley Elem.

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 171 Students

2. George Washington Carver Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Neosho School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 551 Students

3. Carterville Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Webb City R-vii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 239 Students

4. Kelsey Norman Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Joplin Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 301 Students

5. Stapleton Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Joplin Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 410 Students

6. Diamond Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students

7. Jefferson Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Joplin Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 192 Students

8. Eastmorland Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Joplin Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 244 Students

9. Carthage Intermediate Center

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 772 Students

10. Cecil Floyd Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Joplin Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 497 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Joplin, MO

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Joplin, MO has a total population of 64,983 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Joplin, MO

21,557

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Joplin, MO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

25.44 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.61 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

20.84 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Joplin, MO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Joplin, MO.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

940 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Joplin, MO Internet Health Assessment.

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