Kennett High School vs. Malden High School
Should you attend Kennett High School or Malden 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
Kennett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Malden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 497 students in grades 9-12, Kennett 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 425 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 12% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
497 students
425 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1505 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1893 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
26%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
6-9%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
65
Grade 7 Students
-
72
Grade 8 Students
-
57
Grade 9 Students
145
65
Grade 10 Students
115
56
Grade 11 Students
111
60
Grade 12 Students
126
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
4%
% Black
27%
26%
% White
61%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
