Best High Schools in Lawrence County, MO

Lawrence County, MO has 12 high schools with 3,184 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 Lawrence County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lawrence County meet expectations.

1. Marionville High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marionville R-ix • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 207 Students

2. Pierce City High

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students

3. Ash Grove High

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ash Grove R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 329 Students

4. Monett High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Monett R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 746 Students

5. Aurora High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Aurora R-viii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 573 Students

6. Mt. Vernon High

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mt. Vernon R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 458 Students

7. Miller High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Miller R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 288 Students

8. Verona High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Verona R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 195 Students

9. Mt. Vernon Treatment Ctr.

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

Best Middle Schools in Lawrence County, MO

Lawrence County, MO has 8 middle schools with 2,076 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 Lawrence County score 37% 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 Lawrence County meet expectations.

1. Marionville Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marionville R-ix • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students

2. Bois D'arc Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ash Grove R-iv • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 144 Students

3. Mt. Vernon Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mt. Vernon R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 361 Students

4. Pierce City Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 131 Students

5. Aurora Jr. High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Aurora R-viii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 283 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lawrence County, MO

Lawrence County, MO has 14 elementary schools with 3,833 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 Lawrence County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lawrence County meet expectations.

1. Marionville Elem

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marionville R-ix • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students

2. Mt. Vernon Intermediate

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mt. Vernon R-v • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 316 Students

3. Monett Intermediate

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Monett R-i • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 329 Students

4. Ash Grove Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ash Grove R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 259 Students

5. Wildwood Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sarcoxie R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students

6. Central Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Miller R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 300 Students

7. Robinson School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Aurora R-viii • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 535 Students

8. Central Elem.

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students

9. Avilla Elem.

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Avilla R-xiii • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 124 Students

10. Verona Elem.

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Verona R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 170 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lawrence County, MO

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

Community Factors

Lawrence County, MO has a total population of 38,001 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lawrence County, MO

9,093

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lawrence 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+

18.50 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.73 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lawrence County, MO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

828 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Christian County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Newton County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Jasper County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations