Best Schools in Ray County, MO
Ray County, MO has a total of 22 schools including 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 6,384 students attend Ray County, MO schools. On average, schools in Ray County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Ray County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Ray County, MO
Ray County, MO has 7 high schools with 2,096 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 Ray County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ray County meet expectations.
1. Lawson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 338 Students
2. Braymer High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Braymer C-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 136 Students
3. Excelsior Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Excelsior Springs 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 787 Students
4. Orrick High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orrick R-xi • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 121 Students
5. Richmond High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Richmond R-xvi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 454 Students
6. Hardin-central High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hardin-central C-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 104 Students
7. Polo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 156 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ray County, MO
Ray County, MO has 4 middle schools with 1,379 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 Ray County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ray County exceed expectations.
1. Polo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo R-vii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 107 Students
2. Lawson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 337 Students
3. Richmond Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Richmond R-xvi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students
4. Excelsior Springs Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Excelsior Springs 40 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ray County, MO
Ray County, MO has 11 elementary schools with 2,909 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 Ray County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ray County meet expectations.
1. Southwest Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 415 Students
2. Elkhorn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Excelsior Springs 40 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 207 Students
3. Braymer Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Braymer C-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 115 Students
4. Hardin-central Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hardin-central C-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 125 Students
5. Sunrise Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Richmond R-xvi • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 447 Students
6. Lewis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Excelsior Springs 40 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students
7. Cornerstone Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Excelsior Springs 40 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
8. Orrick Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orrick R-xi • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 170 Students
9. Polo Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Polo R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 142 Students
10. Norborne Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Norborne R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 88 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ray County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ray County, MO has a total population of 23,158 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ray 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 Ray County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ray County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ray 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 Ray County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
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