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Best Schools in Licking, MO
Licking, MO has 9 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,543 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Licking meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Licking, MO
The top high schools in Licking, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
2. Licking High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Licking R-viii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students
3. Plato High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plato R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 282 Students
Best Middle Schools in Licking, MO
The top middle schools in Licking, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 206 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Licking, MO
The top elementary schools in Licking, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Green Forest Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Green Forest R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 155 Students
2. Raymondville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raymondville R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 130 Students
3. Houston Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
4. Licking Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Licking R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 416 Students
5. Success Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Success R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 125 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Licking, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Licking, MO has a total population of 4,922 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Licking, 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 Licking, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Licking, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Licking, 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 Licking, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Licking, MO
How many schools are in Licking, MO?
Licking, MO has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,543 students in total.
How do schools in Licking perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Licking score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Licking meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Licking?
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: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Licking
2 of 2 schools in Licking carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Licking. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.