Best Schools in Stone County, MO
Stone County, MO has 34 public schools (11 high, 8 middle, 14 elementary) serving 12,079 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Stone County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Stone County, MO
The top high schools in Stone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nixa High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nixa Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1957 Students
2. Blue Eye High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Eye R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 178 Students
3. Hurley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hurley R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 86 Students
4. Clever High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clever R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students
5. Billings Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 165 Students
6. Spokane High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spokane R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students
7. Marionville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marionville R-ix • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 207 Students
8. Hollister High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollister R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 447 Students
9. Crane High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crane R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 245 Students
10. Reeds Spring High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeds Spring R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 602 Students
Best Middle Schools in Stone County, MO
The top middle schools in Stone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marionville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marionville R-ix • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
2. Nixa Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nixa Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1067 Students
3. Nicholas A. Inman Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nixa Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 383 Students
4. Reeds Spring Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeds Spring R-iv • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 253 Students
5. Hollister Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollister R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students
6. Spokane Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spokane R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 147 Students
7. Reeds Spring Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeds Spring R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 286 Students
8. Blue Eye Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Eye R-v • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 170 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Stone County, MO
The top elementary schools in Stone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mathews Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nixa Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 453 Students
2. Marionville Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marionville R-ix • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
3. Clever Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clever R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 943 Students
4. Hurley Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hurley R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 101 Students
5. Highlandville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spokane R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students
6. Blue Eye Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Eye R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 198 Students
7. Hollister Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollister R-v • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 406 Students
8. Reeds Spring Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeds Spring R-iv • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 358 Students
9. Billings Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 251 Students
10. Shell Knob Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shell Knob 78 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 144 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Stone County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Stone County, MO has a total population of 31,076 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Stone 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 Stone County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Stone County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Stone 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 Stone County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Stone County, MO
How many schools are in Stone County, MO?
Stone County, MO has 34 public schools: 11 high schools, 8 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 12,079 students in total.
How do schools in Stone County perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Stone County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Stone County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Stone 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: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Stone County
5 places in Stone County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Reeds Spring (5)
- Blue Eye (3)
- Crane (2)
- Galena (2)
- Hurley (1)
School districts (2)
- Reeds Spring R-Iv (5 schools)
- Blue Eye R-V (3 schools)