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Penney High School vs. Breckenridge High School

Should you attend Penney High School or Breckenridge 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
Penney High School
903 N Davis
Hamilton, MO 64644
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Breckenridge High School
400 W Colfax St
Breckenridge, MO 64625
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Penney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Breckenridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 192 students in grades 9-12, Penney High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 28 students in grades 6-12, Breckenridge 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
192 students
28 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Penney High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Breckenridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Penney High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Breckenridge High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
8 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Penney High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Breckenridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
4:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Penney High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hamilton R-II School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Breckenridge High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Breckenridge R-I School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#403 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
#1060 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Penney High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Breckenridge High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in MO)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penney High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Breckenridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Breckenridge R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-69%
(Top 10% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penney High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Breckenridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Breckenridge R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 20% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penney High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Breckenridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Breckenridge R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Penney High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hamilton R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Breckenridge High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Breckenridge R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Penney High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Breckenridge High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
2
Grade 7 Students
-
4
Grade 8 Students
-
6
Grade 9 Students
51
2
Grade 10 Students
47
6
Grade 11 Students
44
4
Grade 12 Students
50
4

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Penney High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hamilton R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Penney High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hamilton R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Breckenridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Breckenridge R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Penney High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hamilton R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Breckenridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Breckenridge R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% White
95%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Penney High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hamilton R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Breckenridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Breckenridge R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Penney High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hamilton R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Breckenridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Breckenridge R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.10
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Penney High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hamilton R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Breckenridge High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Breckenridge R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
71%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Penney High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hamilton R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Breckenridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Breckenridge R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Penney High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hamilton R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Breckenridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Breckenridge R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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