For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,324 students in Kearney, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kearney, MO are Kearney High School and Kearney Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearney, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Kearney have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Missouri public high schools.
Kearney, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kearney High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Kearney, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kearney High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
715 E 19th St
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4585
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4585
Gr: 10-12 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Kearney Jr. High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2215 S Campus St
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-2650
Gr: 8-9 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kearney, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kearney, MO include Kearney High School and Kearney Jr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kearney?
2 public high schools are located in Kearney.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearney?
Kearney public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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