Center Township’s public schools score below 58% of Missouri districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Center Township’s districts is 31%, below the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Center Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.
From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Center Township’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 31% in math, against 43% and 39% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri (the state reports Center Township’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,509 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Nevada Middle, then Nevada High. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Center Township’s grade
C+: better than 42% of Missouri school districts, #175 of 247 Missouri towns. Graduation is above the Missouri average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Center Township, with each school’s own grade.
3rd grade in Center Township
Truman Elem.
Grades 3–5 · 512 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Nevada
4th grade in Center Township
Truman Elem.
Grades 3–5 · 512 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Nevada
5th grade in Center Township
Truman Elem.
Grades 3–5 · 512 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Nevada
6th grade in Center Township
Nevada Middle
Grades 6–8 · 511 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Nevada
7th grade in Center Township
Nevada Middle
Grades 6–8 · 511 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Nevada
8th grade in Center Township
Nevada Middle
Grades 6–8 · 511 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Nevada
9th grade in Center Township
Nevada High
Grades 9–12 · 754 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Nevada
10th grade in Center Township
Nevada High
Grades 9–12 · 754 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Nevada
11th grade in Center Township
Nevada High
Grades 9–12 · 754 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Nevada
12th grade in Center Township
Nevada High
Grades 9–12 · 754 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Nevada
Center Township’s public schools are run by Nevada R-V School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Center Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Center Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Center Township | C+ | Nevada R-V |
| Washington | C+ | Nevada R-V |
| Badger | — | Nevada R-V PK–12 · Northeast Vernon County R-I PK–12 |
| Deerfield | — | Nevada R-V PK–12 · Bronaugh R-VII PK–12 |
| Drywood | C+ | Sheldon R-VIII PK–12 · Nevada R-V PK–12 · Bronaugh R-VII PK–12 |
| Moundville | — | Bronaugh R-VII |
| Walker | — | Northeast Vernon County R-I |
| Nevada | C+ | Nevada R-V |
5 of the 7 neighbors share Nevada R-V with Center Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Center Township
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 3 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Cedar Ridge School, Nevada Regional Tech.-CTR. and Heartland R-V SCH.).
Questions about Center Township’s schools
Are Center Township’s schools good?
On Missouri’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Center Township children attend score below 58% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #175 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 40%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Center Township in?
Nevada R-V School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,777 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Center Township kids go to high school?
Nevada High in Nevada, with 754 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Center Township’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Nevada R-V School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.
How much does Center Township spend per student?
$11,509 in Nevada R-V School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Center Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Center Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.