Best Schools in St. Francois County, MO
St. Francois County, MO has 38 public schools (8 high, 10 middle, 17 elementary) serving 16,841 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in St. Francois County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in St. Francois County, MO
The top high schools in St. Francois County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desoto Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto 73 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 848 Students
2. Farmington Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1274 Students
3. Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 629 Students
4. Fredericktown High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredericktown R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 588 Students
5. West County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West St. Francois Co. R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
6. Bismarck R-v High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 277 Students
7. Potosi High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Potosi R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
8. North Co. Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North St. Francois Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 873 Students
Best Middle Schools in St. Francois County, MO
The top middle schools in St. Francois County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Trojan Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Potosi R-iii • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 438 Students
2. John A. Evans Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Potosi R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 310 Students
3. Farmington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 629 Students
4. Desoto Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto 73 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 381 Students
5. West County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West St. Francois Co. R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 246 Students
6. Lincoln Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington R-vii • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 551 Students
7. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students
8. Intermediate Sch.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North St. Francois Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 371 Students
9. Kelly A Burlison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredericktown R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 481 Students
10. North Co. Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North St. Francois Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 396 Students
Best Elementary Schools in St. Francois County, MO
The top elementary schools in St. Francois County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vineland Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto 73 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 648 Students
2. West County Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West St. Francois Co. R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
3. Washington-franklin Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington R-vii • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 325 Students
4. Roosevelt Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington R-vii • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 399 Students
5. Fredericktown Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredericktown R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 422 Students
6. Jefferson Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington R-vii • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 313 Students
7. Sunrise Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunrise R-ix • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 333 Students
8. Potosi Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Potosi R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 606 Students
9. West Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central R-iii • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 438 Students
10. North County Parkside Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North St. Francois Co. R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 367 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in St. Francois County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
St. Francois County, MO has a total population of 66,922 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in St. Francois 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 St. Francois County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. Francois County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. Francois 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 St. Francois County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in St. Francois County, MO
How many schools are in St. Francois County, MO?
St. Francois County, MO has 38 public schools: 8 high schools, 10 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 16,841 students in total.
How do schools in St. Francois County perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in St. Francois County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in St. Francois County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in St. Francois 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: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in St Francois County
5 places in St Francois County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Park Hills (8)
- Farmington (7)
- Desloge (3)
- Bismarck (2)
- Bonne Terre (2)
School districts (4)
- Farmington R-Vii (7 schools)
- North St. Francois Co. R-I (5 schools)
- Central R-Iii (4 schools)
- West St. Francois Co. R-Iv (3 schools)