Public schools in Kennett, MO
7 open public schools with an address in Kennett, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,807
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Kennett public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Kennett, MO: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,807 students, an average of 258 per school. The largest campus is Kennett High (493 students), and the largest elementary school is South Elem. (420).
Every listed school belongs to Kennett 39. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Kennett
Elementary schools in Kennett
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Byron Masterson Elem. Kennett 39 | KG–02 | 417 | 11.5:1 | |
| South Elem. Kennett 39 | 03–05 | 420 | 13:1 |
Middle schools in Kennett
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett Middle Kennett 39 | 06–08 | 392 | 12.9:1 |
High schools in Kennett
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett Career Tech. Ctr. Kennett 39 · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Kennett High Kennett 39 | 09–12 | 493 | 14.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Kennett
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Ctr. Kennett 39 · Special Education School | PK–12 | 0 | — | |
| Early Childhood Ctr. Kennett 39 | PK–PK | 85 | 17:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.6%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black31.4%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Kennett schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,807 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kennett
How many public schools are in Kennett, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Kennett: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 1,807 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kennett?
All listed public schools with an address in Kennett belong to Kennett 39. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Kennett?
Kennett High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kennett, with 493 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kennett?
No school with an address in Kennett is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kennett schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kennett public schools is 13:1, higher than the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Kennett guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities