Total enrollment
1,807
-243 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Kennett
Missouri · Public K-12
For a city in Missouri, Kennett carries 7 public K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment of about 1,807 students and an average school size near 258.
7-year change in Kennett
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
54%
was 62%
% Hispanic
10%
was 8%
% Black
31%
was 28%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIAGNOSTIC CTR. | Combined | PK-12 | 0 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. | Elementary | PK-PK | 85 |
| H. BYRON MASTERSON ELEM. | Elementary | KG-02 | 417 |
| KENNETT CAREER TECH. CTR. | High | 09-12 | 0 |
| KENNETT HIGH | High | 09-12 | 493 |
| KENNETT MIDDLE | Middle | 06-08 | 392 |
| SOUTH ELEM. | Elementary | 03-05 | 420 |
About Kennett
Public education in Kennett, Missouri runs across 7 schools that serves roughly 1,807 students. By footprint, Kennett sits in the average-sized bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in Kennett is around 258 students, 32% noticeably below the Missouri average of about 382.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 12%: 2,050 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,807 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 62% to 54%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Kennett discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.