Best Schools in Lewis County, MO
Lewis County, MO has 13 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,987 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Lewis County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lewis County, MO
The top high schools in Lewis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmyra High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students
2. Knox Co. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox Co. R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 242 Students
3. Clark Co. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
4. Canton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 230 Students
5. Highland Jr.-sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 389 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lewis County, MO
The top middle schools in Lewis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmyra Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 340 Students
2. Clark Co. Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark Co. R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 258 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lewis County, MO
The top elementary schools in Lewis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmyra Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 437 Students
2. Canton Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 264 Students
3. Black Hawk Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark Co. R-i • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students
4. Highland Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis Co. C-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 525 Students
5. Knox Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knox Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lewis County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lewis County, MO has a total population of 10,032 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lewis 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 Lewis County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lewis County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lewis 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 Lewis County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lewis County, MO
How many schools are in Lewis County, MO?
Lewis County, MO has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,987 students in total.
How do schools in Lewis County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Lewis County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Lewis County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lewis 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: 42%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lewis County
2 places in Lewis County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.