Best High Schools in Wayne County, MO

Wayne County, MO has 9 high schools with 1,326 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Wayne County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wayne County exceed expectations.

1. Puxico High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Puxico R-viii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 184 Students

2. Clearwater High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clearwater R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 239 Students

3. Greenville High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Greenville R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students

4. East Carter Co. R-ii High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Carter Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 184 Students

5. South Iron High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Iron Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 164 Students

6. Woodland High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Woodland R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students

Best Middle Schools in Wayne County, MO

Wayne County, MO has 6 middle schools with 1,970 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Wayne County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wayne County meet expectations.

1. Woodland Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Woodland R-iv • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 261 Students

2. Greenville Jr. High

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greenville R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 106 Students

3. East Carter Co. R-ii Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Carter Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students

4. Puxico Jr. High

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Puxico R-viii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 181 Students

5. Poplar Bluff Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Poplar Bluff R-i • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1018 Students

6. Clearwater Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Clearwater R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 263 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Wayne County, MO

Wayne County, MO has 7 elementary schools with 1,939 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Wayne County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wayne County meet expectations.

1. East Carter Co. R-ii Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Carter Co. R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students

2. Puxico Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Puxico R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students

3. Clearwater Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clearwater R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 414 Students

4. Greenville Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Greenville R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 302 Students

5. South Iron Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Iron Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 130 Students

6. Woodland Elem.

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Woodland R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 347 Students

7. Williamsville Elem.

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Greenville R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 61 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Wayne County, MO

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Wayne County, MO has a total population of 10,974 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Wayne County, MO

5,235

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

11%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wayne County, MO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

22.56 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.73 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

17.83 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wayne County, MO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wayne County, MO.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

952 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

29 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Wayne County, MO Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Wayne County, MO

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Carter County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Butler County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Reynolds County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Madison County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Bollinger County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Iron County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Stoddard County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Ripley County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Shannon County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Scott County, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations