Best Schools in Maries County, MO
Maries County, MO has 19 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,261 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Maries County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Maries County, MO
The top high schools in Maries County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St. Elizabeth High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Elizabeth R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 137 Students
2. Vienna High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maries Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 167 Students
3. St. James High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students
4. Rolla Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla 31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1323 Students
5. Belle High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maries Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
6. Dixon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 277 Students
Best Middle Schools in Maries County, MO
The top middle schools in Maries County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rolla Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla 31 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 618 Students
2. Rolla Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla 31 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 837 Students
3. St. James Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 370 Students
4. Vienna Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maries Co. R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 93 Students
5. Maries Co. Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maries Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 210 Students
6. Dixon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Maries County, MO
The top elementary schools in Maries County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St. Elizabeth Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Elizabeth R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 132 Students
2. Harry S. Truman Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla 31 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 431 Students
3. Lucy Wortham James Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 743 Students
4. Dixon Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
5. Vienna Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maries Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 186 Students
6. Belle Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maries Co. R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 275 Students
7. Visitation Inter-parish School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Visitation Inter-parish School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 43 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Maries County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Maries County, MO has a total population of 8,432 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Maries 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 Maries County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Maries County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Maries 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 Maries County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Maries County, MO
How many schools are in Maries County, MO?
Maries County, MO has 19 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,261 students in total.
How do schools in Maries County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Maries County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Maries County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Maries 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: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Maries County
2 places in Maries County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (2)
- Maries Co. R-I (3 schools)
- Maries Co. R-Ii (3 schools)