For the 2023 school year, there are 52 public schools serving 21,518 students in Jasper County, MO (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,398 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Jasper County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Jasper County, MO are Harry S. Truman Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Elementary School and Eugene Field Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Jasper County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
810 N Hwy D
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6085
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6085
Grades: 2-4
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
652 County Rd 180
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7085
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7085
Grades: PK-3
| 138 students
Rank: #33.
Eugene Field Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 S Oronogo
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6040
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6040
Grades: 3-4
| 176 students
Rank: #44.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1427 W Aylor
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6050
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6050
Grades: 3-4
| 197 students
Rank: #55.
Carl Junction High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7081
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7081
Grades: 9-12
| 969 students
Rank: #66.
Carl Junction Primary 2-3
Math: 51% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7034
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7034
Grades: 2-3
| 487 students
Rank: #77.
Webb City Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
603 W Aylor
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6045
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6045
Grades: 5-6
| 730 students
Rank: #88.
Carterville Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 E Hall
Carterville, MO 64835
(417) 673-6080
Carterville, MO 64835
(417) 673-6080
Grades: K-4
| 236 students
Rank: #99.
Webb City Junior High School
Math: 47% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
807 W First St
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6030
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6030
Grades: 7-8
| 727 students
Rank: #1010.
Carl Junction Satellite School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 347-7895
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 347-7895
Grades: 4-12
| 26 students
Rank: #1111.
Kelsey Norman Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1323 E 28th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5360
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5360
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #1212.
Carl Junction Junior High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7246
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-7246
Grades: 7-8
| 492 students
Rank: #1313.
Webb City High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
621 N Madison
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6010
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,294 students
Rank: #1414.
South Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 E 50th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5250
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #1515.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1435 S Main
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7080
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7080
Grades: K-3
| 178 students
Rank: #1616.
Stapleton Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 E 41st St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5375
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5375
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #1717.
Carl Junction Intermediate
Math: 35% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-5760
Carl Junction, MO 64834
(417) 649-5760
Grades: 4-6
| 696 students
Rank: #1818.
Carthage High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 South River
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7020
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,516 students
Rank: #1919.
Steadley Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1814 W Fir Rd
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7065
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7065
Grades: K-3
| 383 students
Rank: #2020.
Eastmorland Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1131 Highview
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5340
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5340
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #2121.
Joplin High School
Math: 32% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2104 Indiana Ave
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
Grades: 9-12
| 2,216 students
Rank: #2222.
Carthage Junior High School
Math: 38% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
827 E. Centennial
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7050
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7050
Grades: 7-8
| 820 students
Rank: #2323.
Carthage 6th Grade Center
Math: 37% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 S Main
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7016
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7016
Grades: 6
| n/a students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Columbia Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 W F St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5325
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5325
Grades: K-5
| 156 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Wildwood Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
214 S 11th
Sarcoxie, MO 64862
(417) 548-3421
Sarcoxie, MO 64862
(417) 548-3421
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #2626.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Mckinley
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5355
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5355
Grades: K-5
| 187 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Avilla Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sarcoxie St
Avilla, MO 64833
(417) 246-5330
Avilla, MO 64833
(417) 246-5330
Grades: K-8
| 126 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Jasper High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Mercer
Jasper, MO 64755
(417) 394-2511
Jasper, MO 64755
(417) 394-2511
Grades: 7-12
| 250 students
Rank: #2929.
Jasper Co. Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Mercer St
Jasper, MO 64755
(417) 394-2301
Jasper, MO 64755
(417) 394-2301
Grades: K-6
| 235 students
Rank: #3030.
Carthage Intermediate Center
Math: 32% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2851 S. Chapel
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7246
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7246
Grades: 4-5
| 721 students
Rank: #3131.
Royal Heights Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Rolla St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5370
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5370
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Rank: #3232.
East Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4594 East 20th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5280
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5280
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #3333.
Cecil Floyd Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 W 24th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5320
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5320
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: #3434.
North Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 Gray
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5270
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5270
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: #3535.
Irving Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Mcclelland Blvd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5350
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5350
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
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Jasper County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
College View (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1101 North Goetz Boulevard
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Joplin, MO 64801
(417) 629-3044
Grades: Inquire with school
| 17 students
1301 South Duquesne Rd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5335
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5335
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
1301 South Duquesne Rd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5345
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5345
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
Po Box 128
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
Grades: 9-12
| 1,921 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jasper County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Jasper County, MO include Harry S. Truman Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Elementary School and Eugene Field Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jasper County, MO?
52 public schools are located in Jasper County, MO.
What percentage of students in Jasper County, MO go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Jasper County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County, MO?
Jasper County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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