Best Schools in Ray County, MO
Ray County, MO has 23 public schools (8 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 6,464 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Ray County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ray County, MO
The top high schools in Ray County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Polo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 156 Students
2. Lawson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 338 Students
3. Braymer High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Braymer C-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 136 Students
4. Excelsior Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Excelsior Springs 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 787 Students
5. Richmond High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond R-xvi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 454 Students
6. Norborne High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norborne R-viii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 80 Students
7. Orrick High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orrick R-xi • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 121 Students
8. Hardin-central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin-central C-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 104 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ray County, MO
The top middle schools in Ray County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
Actual Test Scores
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
The top elementary schools in Ray County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hardin-central Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin-central C-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 125 Students
2. Braymer Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Braymer C-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 115 Students
3. Elkhorn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Excelsior Springs 40 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 207 Students
4. Orrick Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orrick R-xi • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 170 Students
5. Southwest Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 415 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. Sunrise Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond R-xvi • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 447 Students
9. Dear Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond R-xvi • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 299 Students
10. Norborne Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Ray County, MO
How many schools are in Ray County, MO?
Ray County, MO has 23 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 6,464 students in total.
How do schools in Ray County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Ray County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Ray County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ray 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: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ray County
4 places in Ray County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (2)
- Richmond R-Xvi (4 schools)
- Lawson R-Xiv (3 schools)