Smithville High School vs. Kearney High School
Should you attend Smithville High School or Kearney 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
Smithville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Kearney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 845 students in grades 9-12, Smithville High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 814 students in grades 10-12, Kearney High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
10-12
Total Students
845 students
814 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
57 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#44 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
72%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
54%
Graduation Rate
96%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
213
-
Grade 10 Students
215
280
Grade 11 Students
202
284
Grade 12 Students
215
250
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
90%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%