Jefferson High School vs. Maryville High School
Should you attend Jefferson High School or Maryville 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
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Maryville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 56 students in grades 7-12, Jefferson 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 507 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
56 students
507 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1075 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#323 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
8
-
Grade 8 Students
10
-
Grade 9 Students
10
122
Grade 10 Students
5
136
Grade 11 Students
14
133
Grade 12 Students
9
116
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
n/a
% Black
2%
1%
% White
98%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.04
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%