MOHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

THOMAS W. KELLY HIGH — School Profile & District Info

High|BENTON, Missouri|SCOTT CO. R-IV

BENTON, MO 63736

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
315
Student:Teacher
13.7:1
Locale
Rural
Econ. Disadvantaged
46.0%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
50-54%
Math Proficiency
25-29%
Graduation Rate
>=95%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.8%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
6 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.5:1
Worse than average in MO

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$10,798
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 15%State 40%Local 46%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$157,784
-0.2% YoY
Sikeston, MO metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

297
Current enrollment
Stable(-10% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about THOMAS W. KELLY HIGH

THOMAS W. KELLY HIGH has a total enrollment of 315 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in BENTON, MO.

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