📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
Missouri: 11 Rated Districts
MAP 2025 · percentile among Missouri districts
| Rank in MO | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Webb City R-VII School District | Webb City | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #2 | Carl Junction R-I School District | Carl Junction | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #3 | Jasper County R-V School District | Jasper | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #4 | Sarcoxie R-II School District | Sarcoxie | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #5 | Seneca R-VII School District | Seneca | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #6 | Neosho R-V School District | Neosho | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #7 | Joplin School District | Joplin | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #8 | Carthage R-IX School District | Carthage | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #9 | Avilla R-XIII School District | Avilla | 4/10 Below Average | 39th |
| #10 | Diamond R-IV School District | Diamond | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #11 | East Newton County R-VI School District | Granby | 3/10 Below Average | 22nd |
Kansas: 4 Rated Districts
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Kansas districts
| Rank in KS | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Baxter Springs Unified School District 508 | Baxter Springs | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #2 | Galena Unified School District 499 | Galena | 5/10 Average | 41st |
| #3 | Columbus Unified School District 493 | Columbus | 4/10 Below Average | 31st |
| #4 | Riverton Unified School District 404 | Riverton | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
Best School Districts in the Joplin, MO-KS Metro Area (2026)
This metro area crosses state lines, so it is shown as one table per state. Each state rates its districts on its own test, and a 9/10 in one state is not comparable with a 9/10 in another.
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from MAP 2025 (Missouri); EDFacts 2021–22 (Kansas) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Missouri part of the Joplin, MO-KS metro area? ▼
Among the 11 rated districts in the Missouri part of the Joplin, MO-KS metro area, the highest-rated is Webb City R-VII School District (Webb City), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 87th percentile of Missouri districts on MAP 2025 reading and math proficiency.
What is the best-rated school district in the Kansas part of the Joplin, MO-KS metro area? ▼
Among the 4 rated districts in the Kansas part of the Joplin, MO-KS metro area, the highest-rated is Baxter Springs Unified School District 508 (Baxter Springs), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 78th percentile of Kansas districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
Can I compare districts across state lines here? ▼
No. Each state uses its own assessment, so ratings and percentiles are only comparable among districts in the same state. Full methodology here.