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

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 338 Students

2. Braymer High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Braymer C-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 136 Students

3. Excelsior Springs High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Excelsior Springs 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 787 Students

4. Orrick High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Orrick R-xi • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 121 Students

5. Richmond High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richmond R-xvi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 454 Students

6. Hardin-central High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hardin-central C-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 104 Students

7. Polo High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polo R-vii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 107 Students

2. Lawson Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 337 Students

3. Richmond Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richmond R-xvi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students

4. Excelsior Springs Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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.

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 415 Students

2. Elkhorn Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Excelsior Springs 40 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 207 Students

3. Braymer Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Braymer C-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 115 Students

4. Hardin-central Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hardin-central C-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 125 Students

5. Sunrise Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Richmond R-xvi • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 447 Students

6. Lewis Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Excelsior Springs 40 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students

7. Cornerstone Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Excelsior Springs 40 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students

8. Orrick Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Orrick R-xi • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 170 Students

9. Polo Elem.

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Polo R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 142 Students

10. Norborne Elem.

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

6,384

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

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

B-

18.59 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.11 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

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

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

867 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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