Summary:
The 64060 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the highly-ranked Kearney R-I school district. This district is ranked 36 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance across the board.
Among the standout schools in the area are Kearney High School, ranked 16th out of 367 Missouri high schools with a 5-star rating, and Kearney Middle School, ranked 36th out of 438 Missouri middle schools with a 5-star rating. These schools consistently outperform state averages on standardized tests, with Kearney High School boasting a 96.3% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.6% dropout rate. Another standout is Southview Elementary, ranked 91st out of 900 Missouri elementary schools with a 4-star rating and excellent performance on MAP tests.
While the district as a whole is performing exceptionally well, there is some variation in performance between the higher-ranked and lower-ranked schools, suggesting opportunities to learn from the best practices of the top-performing institutions. The free/reduced lunch rates also vary significantly, from around 13% at Kearney High to over 30% at Kearney Elementary, indicating a range of socioeconomic backgrounds within the district that may require tailored approaches to address the unique needs of different student populations.
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