Serving 259 students in grades 9-12, Kingston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kingston High's attendance zone covers the entire district in Cadet, MO, encompassing approximately 88.2 square miles. The area typically allows for a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kingston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kingston High School's student population of 259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Kingston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingston High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1177 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
White
98%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingston High School's ranking?
Kingston High School is ranked #1177 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Kingston High School often compared to?
Kingston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Potosi High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kingston High School?
The graduation rate of Kingston High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Kingston High School?
259 students attend Kingston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Kingston High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kingston High School?
Kingston High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kingston High School offer ?
Kingston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kingston High School part of?
Kingston High School is part of Kingston K-14 School District.
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