Photo: RebelAt at English Wikipedia · Public domainNeosho’s public schools outscore 55% of Missouri districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Neosho, 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.
Neosho’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 39% in math, against 43% and 39% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $10,881 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Neosho JR. High, then Neosho High. Enrollment is up 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Neosho Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
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 Neosho’s grade
B: better than 55% of Missouri school districts, #147 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 Neosho, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Neosho · depends on your address
George Washington Carver Elem.
Grades PK–4 · 591 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Benton Elem.
Grades PK–4 · 523 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Field Early Child./KDGN. CTR.
Grades PK · 112 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Neosho
Middle SCH.
Grades 5–6 · 702 students · 13:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Neosho
Middle SCH.
Grades 5–6 · 702 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Neosho
Neosho JR. High
Grades 7–8 · 753 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Neosho
Neosho JR. High
Grades 7–8 · 753 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Neosho
Neosho High
Grades 9–12 · 1,530 students · 18:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Neosho
Neosho High
Grades 9–12 · 1,530 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Neosho
Neosho High
Grades 9–12 · 1,530 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Neosho
Neosho High
Grades 9–12 · 1,530 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Neosho’s public schools are run by Neosho R-V School District, which also serves Goodman. 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.
Close to the state in reading
Neosho vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Neosho’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Neosho | B | Neosho R-V |
Every school in Neosho
9 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: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Crowder Avts).
Questions about Neosho’s schools
Are Neosho’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Missouri: the public schools Neosho children attend outscore 55% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #147 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 53%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Neosho in?
Neosho R-V School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,998 students in 9 schools (2024–25).
Where do Neosho kids go to high school?
Neosho High, with 1,530 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Neosho’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Neosho R-V School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.
How much does Neosho spend per student?
$10,881 in Neosho R-V School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Neosho?
Yes: Neosho Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 77 students).
Parents talk
What Neosho families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Neosho → 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.