Jefferson High School vs. Maryville High School
Should you attend Jefferson High School or Maryville 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
Top Rankings
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Maryville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 58 students in grades 7-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the top 20% 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 70-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 519 students in grades 9-12, Maryville 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
58 students
519 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#316 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#313 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
9
-
Grade 8 Students
9
-
Grade 9 Students
4
141
Grade 10 Students
15
128
Grade 11 Students
8
122
Grade 12 Students
13
128
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
n/a
% Black
2%
2%
% White
98%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.04
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
