Downtown Webb City Historic District · Photo: Kaethesson · CC BY-SA 3.0Webb City’s public schools outscore 90% of Missouri districts
In Webb City, 57% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Webb City, 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.
Webb City’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 58% and math 57% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $10,561 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Mark Twain Elem., then Webb City JR. High, then Webb City 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 Webb City’s grade
A: better than 90% of Missouri school districts, #32 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Missouri average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Webb City, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Webb City
Madge T. James Kind. CTR.
Grades K · 179 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Webb City
Webster Primary CTR.
Grades 1–2 · 356 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Webb City
Webster Primary CTR.
Grades 1–2 · 356 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Webb City
Mark Twain Elem.
Grades 3 · 186 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Webb City
Eugene Field Elem.
Grades 4 · 222 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Webb City
Webb City Middle
Grades 5–6 · 681 students · 15:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Webb City
Webb City Middle
Grades 5–6 · 681 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Webb City
Webb City JR. High
Grades 7–8 · 709 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Webb City
Webb City JR. High
Grades 7–8 · 709 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Webb City
Webb City High
Grades 9–12 · 1,381 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Webb City
Webb City High
Grades 9–12 · 1,381 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Webb City
Webb City High
Grades 9–12 · 1,381 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Webb City
Webb City High
Grades 9–12 · 1,381 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Webb City’s public schools are run by Webb City R-VII School District, which also serves Airport Drive, Alba, Carterville and Neck City and others. Parts of Webb City (5% of its land) are served by Joplin instead. 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 above the state in reading
Webb City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Webb City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Webb City | A | Webb City R-VII |
| Joplin | C | Joplin |
| Carterville | A | Webb City R-VII |
Every school in Webb City
8 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).
Questions about Webb City’s schools
Are Webb City’s schools good?
By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Webb City children attend outscore 90% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #32 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 93%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Webb City in?
Webb City R-VII School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,623 students in 11 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Webb City are served by Joplin.
Where do Webb City kids go to high school?
Webb City High, with 1,381 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Webb City’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in Webb City R-VII School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.
How much does Webb City spend per student?
$10,561 in Webb City R-VII School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Webb City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Webb City → 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.