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Kearney Jr. High School vs. Liberty High School

Should you attend Kearney Jr. High School or Liberty High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kearney Jr. High School
2215 S Campus St
Kearney, MO 64060
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Liberty High School
200 Bluejay Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Kearney Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 534 students in grades 8-9, Kearney Jr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 1,908 students in grades 9-12, Liberty High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
8-9
9-12
Total Students
534 students
1,908 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kearney Jr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Liberty High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kearney Jr. High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Liberty High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
124 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kearney Jr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Liberty High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kearney Jr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kearney R-I School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Liberty High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Liberty 53 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#226 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
#418 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kearney Jr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Liberty High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in MO)
43%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kearney Jr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Liberty 53 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 5% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kearney Jr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Liberty 53 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 30% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kearney Jr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Liberty High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Liberty 53 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
90%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Liberty High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Liberty 53 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kearney Jr. High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Liberty High School by grade.
Grade 8 Students
247
-
Grade 9 Students
287
428
Grade 10 Students
-
504
Grade 11 Students
-
480
Grade 12 Students
-
496

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kearney Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Liberty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Liberty 53 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kearney Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Liberty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Liberty 53 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kearney Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Liberty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Liberty 53 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
94%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kearney Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Liberty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Liberty 53 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kearney Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Liberty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Liberty 53 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kearney Jr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Liberty High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Liberty 53 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kearney Jr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Liberty High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Liberty 53 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kearney Jr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Liberty High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Liberty 53 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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