Best Schools in Joplin, MO
Joplin, MO has a total of 44 schools including 12 high schools, 9 middle schools and 22 elementary schools. A total of 21,557 students attend Joplin, MO schools. On average, schools in Joplin score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Joplin meet expectations.
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
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Carl Junction R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students
2. Webb City High
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Webb City R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1349 Students
3. Carthage High School
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Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1610 Students
4. Joplin High
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Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2233 Students
5. Neosho High
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Neosho School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1491 Students
6. Seneca High
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Seneca R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students
7. Diamond High
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Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students
8. Gateway School
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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
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Webb City R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 732 Students
2. Carl Junction Jr. High
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Carl Junction R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 501 Students
3. Seneca Intermediate School
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Seneca R-vii • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 327 Students
4. South Middle
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Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students
5. Neosho Jr. High
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Neosho School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 748 Students
6. East Middle
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Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students
7. Diamond Middle
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Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students
8. North Middle
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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.
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Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 171 Students
2. George Washington Carver Elem.
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Neosho School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 551 Students
3. Carterville Elem.
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Webb City R-vii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 239 Students
4. Kelsey Norman Elem.
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Joplin Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 301 Students
5. Stapleton Elem.
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Joplin Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 410 Students
6. Diamond Elem.
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Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
7. Jefferson Elem.
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Joplin Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 192 Students
8. Eastmorland Elem.
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Joplin Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 244 Students
9. Carthage Intermediate Center
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Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 772 Students
10. Cecil Floyd Elem.
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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
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 Joplin, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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