Summary:
The 65689 zip code area is home to two high schools: Cabool High and Gentry Residential Treat. Fac. Cabool High is the larger and more established of the two, with a student population of 206 compared to Gentry Residential Treat. Fac.'s 32 students. While Cabool High has a strong 93.7% four-year graduation rate, Gentry Residential Treat. Fac. has a lower 51.9% graduation rate.
Academically, Cabool High's test scores in Algebra I, Biology I, and English II are generally lower than the state averages, with the exception of English II where they perform slightly better. The Cabool R-IV district, which Cabool High is a part of, has the same test scores as the school, indicating consistent district-level performance. Both schools serve a student population with a high level of economic disadvantage, as evidenced by their very high free/reduced lunch rates of 100% and 90.62%, respectively.
Despite the high spending of $13,822 per student at Cabool High, the academic performance does not appear to be significantly better than the state averages. Gentry Residential Treat. Fac., on the other hand, has an impressive 0.0% chronic absenteeism rate, suggesting a focus on student engagement and attendance. Overall, these schools face challenges in serving their economically disadvantaged student populations, and further investigation is needed to understand the factors contributing to their academic performance.
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