Best Schools in Laclede County, MO
Laclede County, MO has 26 public schools (8 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 13,305 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Laclede County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Laclede County, MO
The top high schools in Laclede County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Camdenton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camdenton R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
2. Skyline High
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Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students
3. Conway High Schools
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Projected Test Scores
Laclede Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 384 Students
4. Richland High
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Projected Test Scores
Richland R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 204 Students
5. Buffalo High
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Projected Test Scores
Dallas Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 568 Students
6. Lebanon Sr. High
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Projected Test Scores
Lebanon R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
7. Plato High
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Projected Test Scores
Plato R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 282 Students
8. Stoutland High
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Projected Test Scores
Stoutland R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 170 Students
Best Middle Schools in Laclede County, MO
The top middle schools in Laclede County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Ridge Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camdenton R-iii • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 553 Students
2. Camdenton Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Camdenton R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 615 Students
3. Skyline Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students
4. Lebanon Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lebanon R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 921 Students
5. Buffalo Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Dallas Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 499 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Laclede County, MO
The top elementary schools in Laclede County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skyline Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 306 Students
2. Ezard Elem.
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Laclede Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 433 Students
3. Plato Elem.
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Plato R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students
4. Stoutland Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Stoutland R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 238 Students
5. Hawthorn Elementary
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Camdenton R-iii • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 375 Students
6. Maplecrest Elem.
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Lebanon R-iii • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 578 Students
7. Boswell Elem.
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Lebanon R-iii • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 558 Students
8. Richland Elem.
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Richland R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 257 Students
9. Mallory Elem.
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Dallas Co. R-i • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 715 Students
10. Joel E. Barber Elem.
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Laclede Co. C-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 500 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Laclede County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Laclede County, MO has a total population of 36,039 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Laclede 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 Laclede County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Laclede County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Laclede 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 Laclede County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Laclede County, MO
How many schools are in Laclede County, MO?
Laclede County, MO has 26 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 13,305 students in total.
How do schools in Laclede County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Laclede County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Laclede County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Laclede 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: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Laclede County
3 places in Laclede County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Lebanon R-Iii (5 schools)