Best Schools in Newton County, MO
Newton County, MO has a total of 41 schools including 11 high schools, 13 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 18,361 students attend Newton County, MO schools. On average, schools in Newton County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Newton County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Newton County, MO
Newton County, MO has 11 high schools with 7,371 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Newton County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Newton County don't meet expectations.
1. Carl Junction High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Carl Junction R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students
2. Pierce City High
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Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students
3. East Newton High
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East Newton Co. R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 431 Students
4. Joplin High
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Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2233 Students
5. Mcdonald County High
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Mcdonald Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1051 Students
6. Neosho High
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Neosho School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1491 Students
7. Seneca High
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Seneca R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students
8. Diamond High
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Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students
9. Wheaton High
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Wheaton R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 181 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newton County, MO
Newton County, MO has 13 middle schools with 5,199 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Newton County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Newton County meet expectations.
1. Carl Junction Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carl Junction R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 501 Students
2. Seneca Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
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Seneca R-vii • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 327 Students
3. South Middle
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Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students
4. Neosho Jr. High
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Neosho School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 748 Students
5. Pierce City Middle
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Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 131 Students
6. Middle Sch.
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Neosho School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 720 Students
7. Seneca Junior High
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Seneca R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 200 Students
8. Diamond Middle
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Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students
9. North Middle
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Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newton County, MO
Newton County, MO has 16 elementary schools with 5,791 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Newton County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Newton County meet expectations.
1. Rocky Comfort Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Mcdonald Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 186 Students
2. George Washington Carver Elem.
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Neosho School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 551 Students
3. South Elem.
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Neosho School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 277 Students
4. Goodman Elem.
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Neosho School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 255 Students
5. Stapleton Elem.
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Joplin Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 410 Students
6. Benton Elem.
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Neosho School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 505 Students
7. Westview Elem.
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Westview C-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 109 Students
8. Diamond Elem.
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Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
9. Wildwood Elem.
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Sarcoxie R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
10. Triway
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East Newton Co. R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 433 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newton County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newton County, MO has a total population of 58,648 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newton 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 Newton County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newton County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newton 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 Newton County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 38%
- Projected Test Scores: 35%
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- Projected Test Scores: 36%
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