Best Schools in Lawrence County, MO
Lawrence County, MO has 34 public schools (10 high, 6 middle, 15 elementary) serving 9,874 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Lawrence County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lawrence County, MO
The top high schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pierce City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students
2. Sarcoxie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarcoxie R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 401 Students
3. Ash Grove High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ash Grove R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 329 Students
4. Mt. Vernon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Vernon R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 458 Students
5. Marionville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marionville R-ix • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 207 Students
6. Monett High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monett R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 746 Students
7. Miller High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 288 Students
8. Aurora High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora R-viii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 573 Students
9. Mt. Vernon Treatment Ctr.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Division Of Youth Service • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 34 Students
10. Verona High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Verona R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 195 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lawrence County, MO
The top middle schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marionville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marionville R-ix • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
2. Bois D'arc Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ash Grove R-iv • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 144 Students
3. Monett Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monett R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 504 Students
4. Pierce City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 131 Students
5. Mt. Vernon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Vernon R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 361 Students
6. Aurora Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora R-viii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 283 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lawrence County, MO
The top elementary schools in Lawrence County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ash Grove Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ash Grove R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 259 Students
2. Marionville Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marionville R-ix • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
3. Monett Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monett R-i • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 329 Students
4. Central Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
5. Wildwood Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarcoxie R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
6. Mt. Vernon Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Vernon R-v • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 316 Students
7. Central Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 300 Students
8. Robinson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora R-viii • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 535 Students
9. Verona Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Verona R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 170 Students
10. Monett Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monett R-i • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 471 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
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 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
18.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Lawrence County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lawrence County, MO
How many schools are in Lawrence County, MO?
Lawrence County, MO has 34 public schools: 10 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 9,874 students in total.
How do schools in Lawrence County perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Lawrence County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Lawrence County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lawrence 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: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lawrence County
5 places in Lawrence County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Aurora (4)
- Marionville (3)
- Pierce City (3)
- Miller (2)
- Verona (2)
School districts (4)
- Aurora R-Viii (4 schools)
- Mt. Vernon R-V (4 schools)
- Marionville R-Ix (3 schools)
- Pierce City R-Vi (3 schools)