Best High Schools in Pulaski County, MO

Pulaski County, MO has 8 high schools with 3,259 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 Pulaski County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pulaski County don't meet expectations.

1. Waynesville Sr. High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waynesville R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1704 Students

2. Richland High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richland R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 204 Students

3. Crocker High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Crocker R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 299 Students

4. Dixon High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dixon R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 277 Students

5. Newburg High

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newburg R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 208 Students

6. Laquey R-v High

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Laquey R-v • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 312 Students

Best Middle Schools in Pulaski County, MO

Pulaski County, MO has 7 middle schools with 1,941 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 Pulaski County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pulaski County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Waynesville Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waynesville R-vi • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 865 Students

2. 6th Grade Center

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waynesville R-vi • Public • Grades 6 • 450 Students

3. Dixon Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dixon R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Pulaski County, MO

Pulaski County, MO has 14 elementary schools with 4,952 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 Pulaski County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pulaski County meet expectations.

1. Thayer Elem.

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waynesville R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 249 Students

2. Swedeborg Elem.

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Swedeborg R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 38 Students

3. Gasconade Elem.

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gasconade C-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 79 Students

4. Wood Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waynesville R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 309 Students

5. Waynesville East Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waynesville R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 929 Students

6. Partridge Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waynesville R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students

7. Plato Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Plato R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students

8. Phelps Co. Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Phelps Co. R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 157 Students

9. Dixon Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dixon R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students

10. Freedom Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waynesville R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 961 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Pulaski County, MO

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Pulaski County, MO has a total population of 53,955 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pulaski County, MO

10,325

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pulaski County, MO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

25.26 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

5.15 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

20.12 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pulaski County, MO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pulaski County, MO.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

913 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Pulaski County, MO Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Pulaski County, MO

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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations