Best Schools in Putnam County, MO
Putnam County, MO has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,331 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Putnam County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Putnam County, MO
The top high schools in Putnam County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Putnam Co. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students
2. Schuyler Co. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuyler Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 242 Students
3. Newtown-harris High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown-harris R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 39 Students
Best Middle Schools in Putnam County, MO
The top middle schools in Putnam County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Putnam Co. Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam Co. R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 146 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Putnam County, MO
The top elementary schools in Putnam County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Putnam Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 299 Students
2. Schuyler Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuyler Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 354 Students
3. Newtown-harris Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown-harris R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 42 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Putnam County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Putnam County, MO has a total population of 4,681 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Putnam 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 Putnam County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Putnam County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Putnam 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 Putnam County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Putnam County, MO
How many schools are in Putnam County, MO?
Putnam County, MO has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,331 students in total.
How do schools in Putnam County perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Putnam County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Putnam County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Putnam 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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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Putnam County
1 places in Putnam County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Unionville (3)
School districts (1)
- Putnam Co. R-I (3 schools)