Top Rankings
Kennett 39 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,864 students in Kennett 39 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 23% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% 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
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,864 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Kennett 39 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#473 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.50
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
166 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
569 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
30%
15%
# White Students
1,045 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
56%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
66 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
97
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
139
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
147
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
135
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
151
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
130
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
136
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
145
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
115
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
111
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,011 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,237 is less than the state median of $13,899. 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
$12,011
$15,071
Spending / Student
$11,237
$13,899
Best Kennett 39 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 S Kennett St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1130
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1130
Grades: 3-5
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Kennett High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Washington St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1120
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1120
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Kennett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 College Ave
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1105
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1105
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
Rank: n/an/a
Diagnostic Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
1600 Ely Street
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1115
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1115
Grades: PK
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
H. Byron Masterson Elementary School
Magnet School
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. Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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 1,864 students.
What is the rank of Kennett 39 School District?
Kennett 39 School District is ranked #474 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kennett 39 School District?
56% of Kennett 39 School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 $11,237 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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