Smithville High School vs. Kearney High School
Should I attend Smithville High School or Kearney 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
Smithville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Kearney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 908 students in grades 9-12, Smithville High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 832 students in grades 10-12, Kearney 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
10-12
Total Students
908 students
832 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#314 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#162 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
68%
Graduation Rate
97%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
227
-
Grade 10 Students
236
281
Grade 11 Students
223
286
Grade 12 Students
222
265
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
89%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%