Best Schools in Mississippi County, MO
Mississippi County, MO has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,777 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Mississippi County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mississippi County, MO
The top high schools in Mississippi County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Prairie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Prairie R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 312 Students
2. Thomas W. Kelly High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co. R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 319 Students
3. Charleston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 331 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mississippi County, MO
The top middle schools in Mississippi County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scott Co. Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co. R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 206 Students
2. East Prairie Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Prairie R-ii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 314 Students
3. Charleston Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston R-i • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 179 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mississippi County, MO
The top elementary schools in Mississippi County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Prairie Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Prairie R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 410 Students
2. Scott Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott Co. R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
3. St Henry Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Henry Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 46 Students
4. Warren E. Hearnes Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 262 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mississippi County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mississippi County, MO has a total population of 12,577 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mississippi 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 Mississippi County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mississippi County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mississippi 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 Mississippi County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mississippi County, MO
How many schools are in Mississippi County, MO?
Mississippi County, MO has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,777 students in total.
How do schools in Mississippi County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Mississippi County score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Mississippi County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mississippi 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: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mississippi County
2 places in Mississippi County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Charleston (3)
- East Prairie (3)
School districts (2)
- Charleston R-I (3 schools)
- East Prairie R-Ii (3 schools)