Best Schools in Washington County, MO
Washington County, MO has 26 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 8,153 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Washington County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington County, MO
The top high schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sullivan Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students
2. West County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West St. Francois Co. R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
3. Bismarck R-v High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 277 Students
4. Potosi High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Potosi R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
5. Steelville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steelville R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 291 Students
6. Kingston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingston K-14 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
7. Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley R-vi • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 183 Students
8. Bourbon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 271 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington County, MO
The top middle schools in Washington 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. Bourbon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 245 Students
4. West County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West St. Francois Co. R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 246 Students
5. Sullivan Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 448 Students
6. Kingston Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingston K-14 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 190 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington County, MO
The top elementary schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West County Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West St. Francois Co. R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
2. Richwoods Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richwoods R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 151 Students
3. Sullivan Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 434 Students
4. Kingston Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingston K-14 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 183 Students
5. Potosi Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Potosi R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 606 Students
6. Bourbon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 344 Students
7. Caledonia Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students
8. Bismarck R-v Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
9. Sullivan Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 513 Students
10. St Joachim Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joachim Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 52 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington County, MO has a total population of 23,514 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington 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 Washington County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington 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 Washington County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington County, MO
How many schools are in Washington County, MO?
Washington County, MO has 26 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 8,153 students in total.
How do schools in Washington County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Washington County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Washington County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington 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: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Washington County
4 places in Washington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (2)
- Kingston K-14 (4 schools)
- Potosi R-Iii (4 schools)