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Best Schools in Pierce City, MO
Pierce City, MO has 14 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,897 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Pierce City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pierce City, MO
The top high schools in Pierce City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pierce City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students
2. East Newton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Newton Co. R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 431 Students
3. Monett High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monett R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 746 Students
4. Verona High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Verona R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 195 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pierce City, MO
The top middle schools in Pierce City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monett Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monett R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 504 Students
2. Pierce City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 131 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pierce City, MO
The top elementary schools in Pierce City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monett Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monett R-i • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 329 Students
2. Central Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
3. Triway
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Newton Co. R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 433 Students
4. Verona Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Verona R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 170 Students
5. Monett Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monett R-i • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 471 Students
6. Granby
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Newton Co. R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 587 Students
7. St Mary's School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary's School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 88 Students
8. Monett Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monett R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 264 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pierce City, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pierce City, MO has a total population of 3,026 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pierce City, 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 Pierce City, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pierce City, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pierce City, 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 Pierce City, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pierce City, MO
How many schools are in Pierce City, MO?
Pierce City, MO has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,897 students in total.
How do schools in Pierce City perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Pierce City score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Pierce City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pierce City?
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: 41%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Pierce City
3 of 3 schools in Pierce City carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Pierce City. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.