Best Schools in Vernon County, MO
Vernon County, MO has 19 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,590 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Vernon County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Vernon County, MO
The top high schools in Vernon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sheldon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheldon R-viii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 79 Students
2. Rich Hill High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rich Hill R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 185 Students
3. Nevada High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 786 Students
4. El Dorado Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Dorado Springs R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students
5. Hume High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hume R-viii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 58 Students
6. Northeast Vernon Co. R-i High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeast Vernon Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 104 Students
7. Bronaugh High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bronaugh R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 74 Students
Best Middle Schools in Vernon County, MO
The top middle schools in Vernon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nevada Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 529 Students
2. El Dorado Springs Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Dorado Springs R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 244 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Vernon County, MO
The top elementary schools in Vernon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rich Hill Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rich Hill R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 173 Students
2. Truman Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada R-v • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 500 Students
3. Bronaugh Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bronaugh R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 102 Students
4. Sheldon Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheldon R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 95 Students
5. El Dorado Springs Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Dorado Springs R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 580 Students
6. Hume Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hume R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 54 Students
7. Northeast Vernon Co. R-i Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeast Vernon Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 95 Students
8. Bryan Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 386 Students
9. Benton Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nevada R-v • Public • Grades 2 • 176 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Vernon County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Vernon County, MO has a total population of 19,707 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Vernon 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 Vernon County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Vernon County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Vernon 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 Vernon County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Vernon County, MO
How many schools are in Vernon County, MO?
Vernon County, MO has 19 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,590 students in total.
How do schools in Vernon County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Vernon County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Vernon County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Vernon 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: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Vernon County
5 places in Vernon County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Nevada (6)
- Bronaugh (2)
- Sheldon (2)
- Schell City (1)
- Walker (1)
School districts (1)
- Nevada R-V (5 schools)