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Kearney High School vs. Smithville High School

Should you attend Kearney High School or Smithville High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kearney High School
715 E 19th St
Kearney, MO 64060
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Smithville High School
645 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Kearney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Smithville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 804 students in grades 10-12, Kearney High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 884 students in grades 9-12, Smithville High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
804 students
884 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kearney High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Smithville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kearney High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Smithville High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kearney High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Smithville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kearney High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kearney R-I School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Smithville High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Smithville R-II School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#44 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
#174 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kearney High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Smithville High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in MO)
61%
(Top 20% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kearney High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Smithville R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 5% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 10% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kearney High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Smithville R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kearney High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Smithville R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
97%
(Top 5% in MO)
96%
(Top 5% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kearney High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Smithville High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Smithville R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kearney High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Smithville High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
-
216
Grade 10 Students
274
205
Grade 11 Students
267
224
Grade 12 Students
263
239

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kearney High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Smithville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Smithville R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kearney High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Smithville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Smithville R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kearney High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Smithville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Smithville R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
92%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kearney High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Smithville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Smithville R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kearney High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Smithville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Smithville R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kearney High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Smithville High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Smithville R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kearney High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Smithville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Smithville R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kearney High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Smithville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Smithville R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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