Best High Schools in Lafayette County, MO

Lafayette County, MO has 11 high schools with 3,110 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 Lafayette County score 32% 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 Lafayette County don't meet expectations.

1. Concordia High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Concordia R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 191 Students

2. Lafayette Co. High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lafayette Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students

3. Santa Fe High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Santa Fe R-x • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 172 Students

4. Oak Grove High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Oak Grove R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 564 Students

5. Odessa High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Odessa R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 664 Students

6. Wellington-napoleon High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wellington-napoleon R-ix • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 208 Students

7. Richmond High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richmond R-xvi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 454 Students

8. Lexington High

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lexington R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 328 Students

9. Waverly Regional Youth Ctr.

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Division Of Youth Service • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 34 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lafayette County, MO

Lafayette County, MO has 5 middle schools with 1,796 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 Lafayette County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lafayette County don't meet expectations.

1. Odessa Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Odessa R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 494 Students

2. Oak Grove Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Oak Grove R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students

3. Richmond Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richmond R-xvi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students

4. Lafayette Co. Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lafayette Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 213 Students

5. Lexington Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lexington R-v • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 264 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lafayette County, MO

Lafayette County, MO has 13 elementary schools with 3,657 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 Lafayette County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lafayette County don't meet expectations.

1. Oak Grove Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Oak Grove R-vi • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 434 Students

2. Sunrise Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Richmond R-xvi • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 447 Students

3. Concordia Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Concordia R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 276 Students

4. Odessa Upper Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Odessa R-vii • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 422 Students

5. Santa Fe Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Santa Fe R-x • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 162 Students

6. Grandview Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lafayette Co. C-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students

7. Wellington-napoleon Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Wellington-napoleon R-ix • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students

8. Leslie Bell Elem.

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lexington R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 405 Students

9. Trinity Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Trinity Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 102 Students

10. Mcquerry Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Odessa R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 461 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lafayette County, MO

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

Community Factors

Lafayette County, MO has a total population of 32,984 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lafayette County, MO

8,570

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lafayette County, MO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

20.41 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

17.17 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lafayette County, MO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

829 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

45 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations