Best Schools in Ozark County, MO
Ozark County, MO has 17 public schools (7 high, 1 middle, 8 elementary) serving 3,693 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Ozark County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ozark County, MO
The top high schools in Ozark County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gainesville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gainesville R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 314 Students
2. Ava High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ava R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
3. Dora High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dora R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
4. Bakersfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bakersfield R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 216 Students
5. Bradleyville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradleyville R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 123 Students
6. Lutie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lutie R-vi • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 53 Students
7. Koshkonong High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oregon-howell R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 78 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ozark County, MO
The top middle schools in Ozark County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ava Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ava R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 390 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ozark County, MO
The top elementary schools in Ozark County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bakersfield Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bakersfield R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 181 Students
2. Thornfield Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thornfield R-i • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 49 Students
3. Gainesville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gainesville R-v • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 303 Students
4. Dora Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dora R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 128 Students
5. Bradleyville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradleyville R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 101 Students
6. Fairview Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairview R-xi • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 519 Students
7. Ava Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ava R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 544 Students
8. Lutie Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lutie R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 50 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ozark County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ozark County, MO has a total population of 8,553 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ozark 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 Ozark County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ozark County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ozark 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 Ozark County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ozark County, MO
How many schools are in Ozark County, MO?
Ozark County, MO has 17 public schools: 7 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 3,693 students in total.
How do schools in Ozark County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Ozark County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Ozark County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ozark 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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Cities, towns and school districts in Ozark County
5 places in Ozark County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Gainesville (3)
- Bakersfield (2)
- Dora (2)
- Theodosia (2)
- Thornfield (1)
School districts (1)
- Gainesville R-V (3 schools)