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Penney High

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Penney High ranks 256 th of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

256^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 367 Missouri High Schools

Better than 30% of Missouri high schools

Summary

Penney High is a public high school located in Hamilton, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 192 students. The school is part of the Hamilton R-II School District, which is ranked 110 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Penney High has demonstrated both strengths and challenges in its academic performance and student outcomes. The school has performed exceptionally well with its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 6th out of 382 Missouri high schools in 2017-2018 and 26th out of 368 in 2018-2019. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated considerably, ranging from a high of 21st in 2017-2018 to a low of 256th in 2024-2025. This volatility in performance may indicate challenges in maintaining consistent academic excellence or adapting to changing educational standards and assessments. Additionally, Penney High has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 21.2% in 2023-2024, which is a significant concern that may impact student learning and overall school performance.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as Southwest Livingston County R-1 High School, North Daviess High, and Tri-County High, Penney High generally performs better in terms of statewide ranking, graduation rates, and test scores, particularly in Biology I. However, the school's Algebra I proficiency rates have been lower than the state and district averages, suggesting a potential area for improvement. By addressing these key metrics, Penney High can work to maintain and enhance its academic excellence and provide a high-quality education for all its students.

186

Students ?

9.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,090

Per pupil spending ?

39.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

903 N Davis
Hamilton, MO 64644-0130

(816) 583-2136

District: Hamilton R-II

Feeder schools for Penney High:

Elementary:	Hamilton Elementary
Middle:	Hamilton Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 81st percentile in 2013 → 30th in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate within 4 years

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (25% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 51 percentile points since 2013

!Algebra I scores 28 pts below the Missouri average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school25%

District avg25%

Missouri avg41%

256^th of 367

Missouri public high schools ?

Bottom 30%▼ down 63 pts since 2015

From top 7% (2015) to bottom 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

110^th of 367Hamilton R-II among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	31.9	256 of 367	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	74.0	42 of 361	88.4%	★★★★☆
2021	53.5	129 of 358	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.3	76 of 460	83.5%	★★★★☆
2018	80.9	21 of 468	95.5%	★★★★★
2017	80.2	50 of 404	87.6%	★★★★☆
2016	67.9	93 of 401	76.8%	★★★★☆
2015	78.4	33 of 504	93.5%	★★★★★
2014	66.8	93 of 521	82.1%	★★★★☆
2013	64.9	97 of 523	81.5%	★★★★☆
2012	66.6	97 of 522	81.4%	★★★★☆
2011	74.7	41 of 528	92.2%	★★★★★
2010	69.2	80 of 516	84.5%	★★★★☆
2009	71.1	61 of 507	88.0%	★★★★☆
2008	49.6	286 of 539	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	76.2	65 of 538	87.9%	★★★★☆
2006	61.8	168 of 534	68.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	78.3	26 of 368	92.9%	★★★★★
2018	94.4	6 of 382	98.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	21.7	251 of 306	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	65.0	86 of 430	80.0%	★★★★☆
2018	77.7	34 of 440	92.3%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)93rd percentile+9 vs school

White (2025)18th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Biology I33%-4 vs state

Algebra I18%-28 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)	MAP Algebra I (2025)	MAP Biology I (2025)	MAP Government (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Penney High	Public	9-12	903 N Davis	Hamilton	64644	Caldwell County	Hamilton R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 583-2136	186	19	9.5	39.8%	172 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.2%)	31.9	256^th of 367 public high schools	30.2%					(n/a)			17.9	33.3		$15,090	$1,357	$13,733
Breckenridge High	Public	6-12	400 W Colfax St	Breckenridge	64625	Caldwell County	Breckenridge R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 644-5715	30	7	4.0	83.3%	27 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.0%)								(n/a)						$29,834	$1,222	$28,613
Gallatin High	Public	9-12	602 S Olive	Gallatin	64640	Daviess County	Gallatin R-V	No	No	No	No	(660) 663-2171	148	16	9.4	33.1%	143 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)			15.7			$16,140	$497	$15,643
Winston High	Public	7-12	200 W Third	Winston	64689	Daviess County	Winston R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 339-6462	54	10	5.5	37.0%	54 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.1	289^th of 367 public high schools	21.3%					(n/a)			7.8	28.6		$24,448	$1,291	$23,157
Western Mo Correctional Center	Public	7-12	609 East Pence Road	Cameron	64429	DeKalb County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(816) 632-1390	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cameron High	Public	9-12	1220 S Park Avenue	Cameron	64429	Clinton County	Cameron R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 882-1036	453	39	11.7	40.4%	405 (89.4%)	4 (0.9%)	16 (3.5%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)	54.7	129^th of 367 public high schools	64.9%		54.6	123^rd of 378 public high schools	67.5%	6			20.4	46.3		$15,002	$356	$14,647
Polo High	Public	9-12	300 W School St	Polo	64671	Caldwell County	Polo R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(660) 354-2524	127	13	9.6	36.2%	121 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)								(n/a)						$17,205	$308	$16,897
Braymer High	Public	7-12	400 Bobcat Ave	Braymer	64624	Caldwell County	Braymer C-4	No	No	No	No	(660) 645-2284	133	14	9.8	47.4%	127 (95.5%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	29.5	14.4			13.6	$16,917	$108	$16,809
Southwest Livingston County R-1 High School	Public	6-12	4944 Hwy Dd	Ludlow	64656	Livingston County	Southwest Livingston County R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 738-4433	89	8	11.4	61.8%	88 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			15.5			$12,429	$214	$12,215
North Daviess High	Public	7-12	413 E Second St	Jameson	64647	Daviess County	North Daviess R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 828-4123	26	7	3.8	100.0%	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$30,164	$1,806	$28,358

Frequently Asked Questions about Penney High

Is Penney High a good school?

Penney High ranks 256^th of 367 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Penney High?

Penney High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hamilton Elementary
Middle : Hamilton Middle

What is the racial makeup of Penney High?

Students at Penney High are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Penney High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 186 students attended Penney High.

What district is Penney High in?

Hamilton R-II

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