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Best High Schools in Zip Code 64060

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At a glance

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814

Students

5-star school

Top rankedKearney High16^th of 367 Missouri high schools

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Summary:

The 64060 zip code is home to a single high school, Kearney High, which serves as an exemplary institution in the region. Ranked 16th out of 367 Missouri high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, Kearney High has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 years, showcasing its consistent academic excellence.

Kearney High's students significantly outperform the state average on End of Course exams, with 57.3% proficient or better in Biology, 65.7% in English II, 78.5% in Algebra II, and 55.9% in Government. The school's 96.3% 4-year graduation rate and low 0.6% dropout rate further highlight its ability to support and guide students to success. Additionally, Kearney High spends $11,500 per student, which is higher than the state average, indicating a strong investment in resources and educational opportunities.

Overall, Kearney R-I school district, and specifically Kearney High, stand out as a shining example of academic excellence in the 64060 zip code area. With its consistently high performance, exceptional test scores, and low dropout rates, Kearney High provides a high-quality education that sets its students up for success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Biology I (2025)	MAP English II (2025)	MAP Algebra II (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 (2025)	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 Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kearney High	Public	10-12	715 E 19th St	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-4585	814	57	14.2	12.8%	740 (90.9%)	4 (0.5%)	41 (5.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.9%)	85.3	16^th of 367 public high schools	95.6%		85.3	17^th of 378 public high schools	95.5%	1	57.3	65.7	78.5	55.9	$14,452	$221	$14,231

Cities Near Zip Code 64060

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Kearney	0.06 mi	8	49^th
Lawson	5.73 mi	4	108^th
Excelsior Springs	5.83 mi	8	261^st
Liberty	6.69 mi	18	87^th
Kansas City	8.78 mi	167	297^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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