Best Schools in Wayne County, MO
Wayne County, MO has 21 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,217 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Wayne County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wayne County, MO
The top high schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Puxico High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Puxico R-viii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 184 Students
2. Woodland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodland R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students
3. South Iron High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Iron Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 164 Students
4. Greenville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
5. East Carter Co. R-ii High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Carter Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 184 Students
6. Clearwater High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clearwater R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 239 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wayne County, MO
The top middle schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Carter Co. R-ii Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Carter Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
2. Woodland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodland R-iv • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 261 Students
3. Puxico Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Puxico R-viii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 181 Students
4. Greenville Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 106 Students
5. Clearwater Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clearwater R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 263 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wayne County, MO
The top elementary schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Carter Co. R-ii Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Carter Co. R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
2. South Iron Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Iron Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 130 Students
3. Puxico Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Puxico R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
4. Woodland Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodland R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 347 Students
5. Clearwater Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clearwater R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 414 Students
6. Greenville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 302 Students
7. Williamsville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
22.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Wayne County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wayne County, MO
How many schools are in Wayne County, MO?
Wayne County, MO has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,217 students in total.
How do schools in Wayne County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Wayne County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Wayne County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wayne 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: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wayne County
3 places in Wayne County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Greenville (3)
- Piedmont (3)
- Williamsville (1)
School districts (2)
- Greenville R-Ii (4 schools)
- Clearwater R-I (3 schools)