Best Schools in Pulaski County, MO
Pulaski County, MO has 30 public schools (8 high, 3 middle, 16 elementary) serving 12,021 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Pulaski County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pulaski County, MO
The top high schools in Pulaski County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waynesville Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waynesville R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1704 Students
2. Richland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 204 Students
3. Lebanon Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lebanon R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
4. Dixon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 277 Students
5. Plato High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plato R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 282 Students
6. Crocker High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crocker R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 299 Students
7. Laquey R-v High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laquey R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 312 Students
8. Newburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newburg R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 208 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pulaski County, MO
The top middle schools in Pulaski County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waynesville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waynesville R-vi • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 865 Students
2. Dixon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
3. 6th Grade Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waynesville R-vi • Public • Grades 6 • 450 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pulaski County, MO
The top elementary schools in Pulaski County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thayer Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waynesville R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 249 Students
2. Partridge Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waynesville R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
3. Wood Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waynesville R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 309 Students
4. Freedom Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waynesville R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 961 Students
5. Dixon Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
6. Phelps Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phelps Co. R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 157 Students
7. Plato Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plato R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students
8. Waynesville East Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waynesville R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 929 Students
9. Stoutland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stoutland R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 238 Students
10. Richland Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 257 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
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 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
25.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Pulaski County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pulaski County, MO
How many schools are in Pulaski County, MO?
Pulaski County, MO has 30 public schools: 8 high schools, 3 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 12,021 students in total.
How do schools in Pulaski County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Pulaski County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Pulaski County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pulaski 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: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pulaski County
7 places in Pulaski County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Waynesville (4)
- Dixon (3)
- Richland (3)
- Crocker (2)
- Laquey (2)
- Fort Leonard Wood (1)
- St Robert (1)
School districts (2)
- Waynesville R-Vi (9 schools)
- Dixon R-I (3 schools)