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Best Schools in Purdy, MO
Purdy, MO has 18 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 6,273 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Purdy exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Purdy, MO
The top high schools in Purdy, 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. Wheaton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheaton R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 181 Students
3. Cassville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cassville R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students
4. Monett High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monett R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 746 Students
5. Purdy High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Purdy R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 281 Students
6. Exeter High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 94 Students
Best Middle Schools in Purdy, MO
The top middle schools in Purdy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cassville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cassville R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 421 Students
2. Monett Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monett R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 504 Students
3. Pierce City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 131 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Purdy, MO
The top elementary schools in Purdy, 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. Cassville Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cassville R-iv • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 383 Students
4. Purdy Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Purdy R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 350 Students
5. Monett Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monett R-i • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 471 Students
6. Wheaton Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheaton R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 250 Students
7. Exeter Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 216 Students
8. Eunice Thomas Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cassville R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 468 Students
9. 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 Purdy, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Purdy, MO has a total population of 2,798 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Purdy, 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 Purdy, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Purdy, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Purdy, 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 Purdy, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Purdy, MO
How many schools are in Purdy, MO?
Purdy, MO has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 6,273 students in total.
How do schools in Purdy perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Purdy score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Purdy exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Purdy?
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: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Purdy
2 of 2 schools in Purdy carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Purdy. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.