Top Rankings
Kennett 39 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,933 students in Kennett 39 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Kennett 39 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,933 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Kennett 39 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#428 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.49
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
174 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
595 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
31%
15%
# White Students
1,091 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
56%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
95
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
163
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
152
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
136
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
159
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
146
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
150
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
131
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
125
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
137
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
124
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,583 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,835 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,583
$15,159
Spending / Student
$10,835
$13,980
Best Kennett 39 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kennett High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 W Washington St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1120
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1120
Grades: 9-12
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
South Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 S Kennett St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1130
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1130
Grades: 3-5
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Kennett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 College Ave
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1105
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1105
Grades: 6-8
| 430 students
Rank: n/an/a
Diagnostic Ctr.
Special Education School
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1600 Ely Street
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1115
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1115
Grades: PK
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
1600 Ely St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1115
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1115
Grades: K-2
| 451 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kennett Career Tech. Ctr.
Vocational School
1400 W Washington St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1123
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1123
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kennett 39 School District?
Kennett 39 School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,933 students.
What is the rank of Kennett 39 School District?
Kennett 39 School District is ranked #439 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kennett 39 School District?
56% of Kennett 39 School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kennett 39 School District?
Kennett 39 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Kennett 39 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,835 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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