Malden High School vs. Kennett High School
Should I attend Malden High School or Kennett High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Malden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Kennett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 452 students in grades 6-12, Malden 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 517 students in grades 9-12, Kennett High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
452 students
517 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1831 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#967 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
77
-
Grade 7 Students
57
-
Grade 8 Students
71
-
Grade 9 Students
60
131
Grade 10 Students
61
125
Grade 11 Students
62
137
Grade 12 Students
64
124
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
10%
% Black
26%
29%
% White
68%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
