Best Schools in Newton County, MO
Newton County, MO has 42 public schools (10 high, 10 middle, 19 elementary) serving 20,056 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Newton County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newton County, MO
The top high schools in Newton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carl Junction High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carl Junction R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students
2. Pierce City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students
3. Sarcoxie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarcoxie R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 401 Students
4. Joplin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2233 Students
5. Neosho High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neosho School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1491 Students
6. East Newton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Newton Co. R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 431 Students
7. Wheaton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheaton R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 181 Students
8. Diamond High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students
9. Mcdonald County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdonald Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1051 Students
10. Seneca High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seneca R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newton County, MO
The top middle schools in Newton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seneca R-vii • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 327 Students
3. Carl Junction Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carl Junction R-i • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 777 Students
4. Neosho Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neosho School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 748 Students
5. South Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 573 Students
6. Pierce City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 131 Students
7. Seneca Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seneca R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 200 Students
8. Middle Sch.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neosho School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 720 Students
9. Diamond Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 167 Students
10. North Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newton County, MO
The top elementary schools in Newton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rocky Comfort Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdonald Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 186 Students
2. Goodman Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neosho School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 255 Students
3. Stapleton Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joplin Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 410 Students
4. Central Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
5. Wildwood Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sarcoxie R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
6. Cecil Floyd Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Joplin Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 497 Students
7. Carl Junction Primary 2-3
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carl Junction R-i • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 517 Students
8. Benton Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neosho School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 505 Students
9. Triway
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Newton Co. R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 433 Students
10. Seneca Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seneca R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 441 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.
Questions About Schools in Newton County, MO
How many schools are in Newton County, MO?
Newton County, MO has 42 public schools: 10 high schools, 10 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 20,056 students in total.
How do schools in Newton County perform on state tests?
On average, 42 schools in Newton County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Newton County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newton 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: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Newton County
5 places in Newton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (4)
- Neosho School District (9 schools)
- Seneca R-Vii (4 schools)
- Diamond R-Iv (3 schools)
- East Newton Co. R-Vi (3 schools)