Best Schools in Kearney, MO
Kearney, MO has a total of 18 schools including 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 9,883 students attend Kearney, MO schools. On average, schools in Kearney score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Kearney exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Kearney, MO
Kearney, MO has 5 high schools with 4,841 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Kearney score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kearney meet expectations.
1. Kearney High
SchoolGrade
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Kearney R-i • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 824 Students
2. Lawson High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 338 Students
3. Liberty North High School
SchoolGrade
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Liberty 53 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2326 Students
4. Excelsior Springs High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Excelsior Springs 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 787 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kearney, MO
Kearney, MO has 4 middle schools with 2,189 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Kearney score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kearney meet expectations.
1. Kearney Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 499 Students
2. Lawson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 337 Students
3. Heritage Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty 53 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
4. Excelsior Springs Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Excelsior Springs 40 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kearney, MO
Kearney, MO has 9 elementary schools with 2,853 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Kearney score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kearney greatly exceed expectations.
1. Epic Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty 53 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 290 Students
2. Lens
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Kearney R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 134 Students
3. Dogwood Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Kearney R-i • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 465 Students
4. Southview Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Kearney R-i • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
5. Southwest Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 415 Students
6. Hawthorne Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney R-i • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 254 Students
7. Kearney Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students
8. Cornerstone Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Excelsior Springs 40 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kearney, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kearney, MO has a total population of 15,056 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kearney, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kearney, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kearney, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kearney, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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