Maryville High School vs. Jefferson High School
Should you attend Maryville High School or Jefferson 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
Maryville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 506 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 57 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 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
506 students
57 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
7:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#313 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#316 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
70-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-59%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
11
Grade 8 Students
-
2
Grade 9 Students
132
14
Grade 10 Students
131
8
Grade 11 Students
133
11
Grade 12 Students
110
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
n/a
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
91%
100%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.17
0.00
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
14%
