Best Schools in Mount Vernon, MO
Mount Vernon, MO has 17 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,147 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Mount Vernon exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mount Vernon, MO
The top high schools in Mount Vernon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt. Vernon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Vernon R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 458 Students
2. Marionville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marionville R-ix • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 207 Students
3. Miller High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 288 Students
4. Aurora High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora R-viii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 573 Students
5. Mt. Vernon Treatment Ctr.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Division Of Youth Service • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 34 Students
6. Verona High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Verona R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 195 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mount Vernon, MO
The top middle schools in Mount Vernon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marionville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marionville R-ix • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
2. Mt. Vernon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Vernon R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 361 Students
3. Aurora Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora R-viii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 283 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mount Vernon, MO
The top elementary schools in Mount Vernon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marionville Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marionville R-ix • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
2. Mt. Vernon Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Vernon R-v • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 316 Students
3. Central Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miller R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 300 Students
4. Robinson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora R-viii • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 535 Students
5. Verona Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Verona R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 170 Students
6. Mt. Vernon Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Vernon R-v • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 308 Students
7. Pate Early Childhood Ctr.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 497 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mount Vernon, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mount Vernon, MO has a total population of 7,389 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mount Vernon, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mount Vernon, MO
How many schools are in Mount Vernon, MO?
Mount Vernon, MO has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,147 students in total.
How do schools in Mount Vernon perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Mount Vernon score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Mount Vernon exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mount Vernon?
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: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Mount Vernon
All 1 public schools we grade in Mount Vernon. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.