Top Rankings
Branson R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,639 students in Branson R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Branson R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
4,639 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
326 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Branson R-IV School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.49
# American Indian Students
34 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
88 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
713 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
8%
# Black Students
116 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
3,455 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
74%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
226 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
191
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
327
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
302
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
318
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
303
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
315
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
347
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
368
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
367
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
379
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
355
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
359
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
362
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
346
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,571 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,777 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,571
$15,159
Spending / Student
$11,777
$13,980
Best Branson R-IV School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 Buchanan Road
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 243-2530
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 243-2530
Grades: K-3
| 612 students
Rank: #22.
Buchanan Intermediate
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
766 Buchanan Rd
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 332-3201
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 332-3201
Grades: 4-6
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Branson High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
935 Buchanan Rd
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-6511
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-6511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,422 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
396 Cedar Ridge Dr
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-5135
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-5135
Grades: 1-3
| 465 students
Rank: #55.
Branson Jr. High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
263 Buccaneer Blvd
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-3087
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-3087
Grades: 7-8
| 746 students
Rank: #66.
Cedar Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Cedar Ridge Drive
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-5137
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-5137
Grades: 4-6
| 542 students
Rank: n/an/a
402 Cedar Ridge Dr
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 336-1887
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 336-1887
Grades: PK-K
| 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Branson R-IV School District?
Branson R-IV School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,639 students.
What is the rank of Branson R-IV School District?
Branson R-IV School District is ranked #78 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Branson R-IV School District?
74% of Branson R-IV School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Branson R-IV School District?
Branson R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Branson R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,777 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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