Kennett 39 School District
School District · Kennett, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,781
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,781
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating Kennett 39?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kennett 39 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Kennett Middle
Kennett · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kennett High
Kennett · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Elem.
Kennett · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#411 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,781
$1,746 vs Missouri median
District size
1,858 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Kennett 39 ranks #411 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Kennett 39's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kennett Middle (6.7/10), Kennett High (5.1/10), and South Elem. (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Kennett 39
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennett Middle | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Kennett High | 5.1 / 10 |
| 3 | South Elem. | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Kennett 39
Kennett 39 is a Kennett, Missouri school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,858 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. The district invests $10,781 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Kennett 39 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kennett Middle, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Kennett 39 students show an average math proficiency of 42.7% and ELA proficiency of 47.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Kennett 39, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kennett 39 with test data.
Schools in Kennett 39
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Kennett
- Total Enrollment
- 1,858
- Teachers (FTE)
- 144
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kennett 39?
Kennett 39 has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kennett 39?
The average composite rating for Kennett 39 is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Kennett 39?
Kennett 39 spends $10,781 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kennett 39?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kennett 39 is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kennett 39?
Kennett Middle is the highest-rated school in Kennett 39 with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Kennett 39?
Across schools in Kennett 39 with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kennett 39 compare to other districts in Missouri?
Kennett 39 has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 5 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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.0%
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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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