Best Schools in Nelson, MO
Nelson, MO has 11 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,470 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Nelson exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nelson, MO
The top high schools in Nelson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pilot Grove High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pilot Grove C-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 138 Students
2. Boonville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boonville R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 569 Students
3. Northwest High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pettis Co. R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 164 Students
4. Marshall Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 765 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nelson, MO
The top middle schools in Nelson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bueker Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 701 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nelson, MO
The top elementary schools in Nelson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pettis Co. R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 153 Students
2. Blackwater Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blackwater R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 78 Students
3. Benton Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 206 Students
4. Eastwood Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 201 Students
5. Hardeman Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardeman R-x • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 69 Students
6. Spainhower Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 426 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nelson, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nelson, MO has a total population of 424 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nelson, 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 Nelson, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nelson, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nelson, 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 Nelson, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nelson, MO
How many schools are in Nelson, MO?
Nelson, MO has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,470 students in total.
How do schools in Nelson perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Nelson score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Nelson exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nelson?
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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