For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 506 students in Kennett, MO.
The top ranked public high school in Kennett, MO is Kennett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennett, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Kennett have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Kennett, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kennett High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Kennett, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kennett High School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Rank: n/an/a
Diagnostic Center
Special Education School
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Kennett, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1102
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1102
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kennett, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Kennett, MO include Kennett High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kennett?
3 public high schools are located in Kennett.
What is the racial composition of students in Kennett?
Kennett public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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