Best Schools in Pettis County, MO
Pettis County, MO has 34 public schools (10 high, 3 middle, 16 elementary) serving 10,562 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Pettis County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pettis County, MO
The top high schools in Pettis County, 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. Sweet Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sweet Springs R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 192 Students
3. Green Ridge High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Green Ridge R-viii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 181 Students
4. Cole Camp High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cole Camp R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 356 Students
5. Smith-cotton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sedalia 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
6. Northwest High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pettis Co. R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 164 Students
7. Knob Noster High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knob Noster R-viii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 446 Students
8. La Monte High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Monte R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 129 Students
9. Smithton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithton R-vi • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 250 Students
10. Windsor High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 326 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pettis County, MO
The top middle schools in Pettis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Knob Noster Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knob Noster R-viii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 377 Students
2. Sedalia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sedalia 200 • Public • Grades 5 • 384 Students
3. Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sedalia 200 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1130 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pettis County, MO
The top elementary schools in Pettis County, 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. Horace Mann Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sedalia 200 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 260 Students
3. Knob Noster Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knob Noster R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
4. Parkview Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sedalia 200 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 468 Students
5. Cole Camp Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cole Camp R-i • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 370 Students
6. Skyline Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sedalia 200 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 489 Students
7. Sweet Springs Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sweet Springs R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 210 Students
8. Green Ridge Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Green Ridge R-viii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 187 Students
9. La Monte Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Monte R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students
10. Heber Hunt Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sedalia 200 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 413 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pettis County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pettis County, MO has a total population of 42,980 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pettis 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 Pettis County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pettis County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pettis 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 Pettis County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pettis County, MO
How many schools are in Pettis County, MO?
Pettis County, MO has 34 public schools: 10 high schools, 3 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 10,562 students in total.
How do schools in Pettis County perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Pettis County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Pettis County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pettis 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: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pettis County
6 places in Pettis County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Sedalia (10)
- Green Ridge (2)
- La Monte (2)
- Smithton (2)
- Houstonia (1)
- Hughesville (1)
School districts (1)
- Sedalia 200 (9 schools)