Best Schools in McDonald County, MO
McDonald County, MO has 25 public schools (6 high, 8 middle, 11 elementary) serving 10,315 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in McDonald County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McDonald County, MO
The top high schools in McDonald County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Neosho High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neosho School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1491 Students
2. East Newton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Newton Co. R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 431 Students
3. Wheaton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheaton R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 181 Students
4. Mcdonald County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdonald Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1051 Students
5. Seneca High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seneca R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students
6. Southwest High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwest R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 262 Students
Best Middle Schools in McDonald County, MO
The top middle schools in McDonald County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seneca Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seneca R-vii • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 327 Students
2. Pineville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdonald Co. R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 121 Students
3. Neosho Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neosho School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 748 Students
4. Anderson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdonald Co. R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 234 Students
5. Seneca Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seneca R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 200 Students
6. Middle Sch.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neosho School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 720 Students
7. Southwest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwest R-v • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 219 Students
8. Noel Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdonald Co. R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 359 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McDonald County, MO
The top elementary schools in McDonald County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rocky Comfort Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdonald Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 186 Students
2. Goodman Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neosho School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 255 Students
3. Triway
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Newton Co. R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 433 Students
4. Seneca Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seneca R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 441 Students
5. Southwest Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwest R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 347 Students
6. Anderson Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdonald Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students
7. Southwest City Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdonald Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 363 Students
8. White Rock Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdonald Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 360 Students
9. Wheaton Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheaton R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 250 Students
10. Pineville Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdonald Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 100 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McDonald County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McDonald County, MO has a total population of 23,303 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McDonald 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 McDonald County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McDonald County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McDonald 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 McDonald County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McDonald County, MO
How many schools are in McDonald County, MO?
McDonald County, MO has 25 public schools: 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 10,315 students in total.
How do schools in McDonald County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in McDonald County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in McDonald County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McDonald 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: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mcdonald County
6 places in Mcdonald County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Anderson (4)
- Noel (2)
- Southwest City (2)
- Goodman (1)
- Pineville (1)
- Rocky Comfort (1)
School districts (1)
- Mcdonald Co. R-I (10 schools)