Best Schools in Mercer County, MO
Mercer County, MO has 14 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 8 elementary) serving 1,526 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Mercer County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mercer County, MO
The top high schools in Mercer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Harrison High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Harrison Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
2. Princeton R-v Jr.-sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Princeton R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 180 Students
3. Newtown-harris High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown-harris R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 39 Students
4. Cainsville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cainsville R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 49 Students
5. Mercer High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Mercer Co. R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 62 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mercer County, MO
The top middle schools in Mercer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Harrison Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Harrison Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 245 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mercer County, MO
The top elementary schools in Mercer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Princeton R-v Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Princeton R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 184 Students
2. South Harrison Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Harrison Co. R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 309 Students
3. Spickard Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spickard R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 18 Students
4. Poverty Ridge Amish School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Poverty Ridge Amish School • Private • Grades 2 - 7 • 8 Students
5. North Mercer Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Mercer Co. R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 83 Students
6. Cainsville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cainsville R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 47 Students
7. Newtown-harris Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown-harris R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 42 Students
8. Rolling Meadow Amish School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolling Meadow Amish School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 6 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mercer County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mercer County, MO has a total population of 3,538 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mercer 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 Mercer County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mercer County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mercer 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 Mercer County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mercer County, MO
How many schools are in Mercer County, MO?
Mercer County, MO has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 1,526 students in total.
How do schools in Mercer County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Mercer County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Mercer County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mercer 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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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 57%
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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mercer County
2 places in Mercer County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.