Jennings School District
School District · Jennings, Missouri
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,331
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
7
3 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,331
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Evaluating Jennings?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jennings as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Fairview Primary
Jennings · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jennings High
Jennings · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elem.
Jennings · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#448 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,748
+$221 vs Missouri median
District size
2,331 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Jennings ranks #448 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Jennings's schools with real test data average 4.6/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fairview Primary (7.3/10), Jennings High (5.9/10), and Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elem. (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Jennings
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairview Primary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Jennings High | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elem. | 4.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Northview Elem. | 4.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Fairview Intermediate | 3.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Woodland Elem. | 3.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High | 3.1 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jennings
Jennings is a Jennings, Missouri school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 2,331 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1. District-level spending was $12,748 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Jennings demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fairview Primary, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Jennings students show an average math proficiency of 29.5% and ELA proficiency of 29.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jennings, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jennings with test data.
Schools in Jennings
7 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools3
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Jennings
- Total Enrollment
- 2,331
- Teachers (FTE)
- 120
- District spending per student
- $12,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 35.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jennings?
Jennings has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jennings?
The average composite rating for Jennings is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Jennings?
Jennings's district-level spending was $12,748 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jennings?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jennings is 19.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jennings?
Fairview Primary is the highest-rated school in Jennings with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Jennings?
Across schools in Jennings with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jennings compare to other districts in Missouri?
Jennings has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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