Top 10 Best Newton County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 8,620 students in Newton County, MO (there are 4 private schools, serving 227 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Newton County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Newton County, MO are George Washington Carver Elementary School, Learning Initiative Neosho/cr and East Newton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Newton County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12350 Norway Rd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8690
Grades: K-4
| 529 students
Rank: #22.
Learning Initiative Neosho/cr
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
180 Cemetery Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
East Newton High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22876 E Hwy 86
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-6238
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
Seneca Intermediate School
Math: 44% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1817 St. Eugene
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-7961
Grades: 4-6
| 317 students
Rank: #55.
South Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1111 Wornall St
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8640
Grades: K-4
| 302 students
Rank: #66.
Goodman Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
117 N School Street
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8680
Grades: K-4
| 280 students
Rank: #77.
Neosho Jr. High School
Math: 41% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14646 Kodiak Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8660
Grades: 7-8
| 744 students
Rank: #88.
Middle Sch.
Math: 36% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 Hale Mcginty Dr
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8650
Grades: 5-6
| 711 students
Rank: #99.
Neosho High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
511 Neosho Blvd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,434 students
Rank: #1010.
Seneca High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Neosho St
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3926
Grades: 9-12
| 461 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Diamond Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5189
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Westview Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7441 Westview Rd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 776-2425
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Rank: #1313.
Benton Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 Carl Sweeney Pkwy
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8610
Grades: K-4
| 517 students
Rank: #1414.
Diamond High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5188
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Rank: #1515.
Seneca Junior High School
Math: 33% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Oneida
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3911
Grades: 7-8
| 225 students
Rank: #1616.
Triway
Math: 31% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Lentz
Stella, MO 64867
(417) 628-3227
Grades: PK-8
| 406 students
Rank: #1717.
Diamond Middle School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5336
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
Rank: #1818.
Central Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Big Spring Dr
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8620
Grades: K-4
| 147 students
Rank: #1919.
Granby
Math: 26% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
440 E High St
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-6279
Grades: PK-8
| 577 students
Rank: #2020.
Seneca Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1815 St Eugene St
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-2785
Grades: K-3
| 426 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crowder Avts
Vocational School
601 Laclede Avenue
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 455-5596
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
302 Smith Ave
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8630
Grades: PK
| 182 students
Rank: n/an/a
14174 Hwy 43
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-1201
Grades: PK
| 92 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Newton County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Newton County, MO include George Washington Carver Elementary School, Learning Initiative Neosho/cr and East Newton High School.
How many public schools are located in Newton County, MO?
23 public schools are located in Newton County, MO.
What percentage of students in Newton County, MO go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Newton County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County, MO?
Newton County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).

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