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 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,807 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 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,807 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kennett 39 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#468 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
31%
15%
% White
54%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,390 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,591 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,390
$15,190
Spending / Student
$11,591
$14,008
Best Kennett 39 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 S Kennett St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1130
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1130
Gr: 3-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Kennett High School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Kennett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 College Ave
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1105
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1105
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Diagnostic Center
Special Education School
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
1600 Ely Street
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1115
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1115
Gr: PK | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
1600 Ely St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1115
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1115
Gr: K-2 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Kennett Career Tech. Center
Vocational School
1400 W Washington St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1123
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1123
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kennett 39 School District?
Kennett 39 School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,807 students.
What is the rank of Kennett 39 School District?
Kennett 39 School District is ranked #471 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kennett 39 School District?
54% of Kennett 39 School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 10% 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 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Kennett 39 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,591 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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