For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 506 students in Kennett, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Kennett, MO is Kennett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennett, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Kennett have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Kennett, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kennett High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Kennett, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennett High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Washington St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1120
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1120
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Diagnostic Center
Special Education School
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1132
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kennett Career Tech. Center
Vocational School
1400 W Washington St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1123
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1123
Gr: 9-12
Kennett, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
205 Wiggs St
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1140
Kennett, MO 63857
(573) 717-1140
Gr: K | 175 students Minority enrollment: 30%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kennett, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kennett, MO include Kennett High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kennett?
3 public high schools are located in Kennett.
What is the racial composition of students in Kennett?
Kennett public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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