Top Rankings
Forsyth R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,295 students in Forsyth R-III 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 Forsyth R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
1,295 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Forsyth R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#106 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.1%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
% White
88%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,128 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,726 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$18 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,128
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,726
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Forsyth R-III School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forsyth High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6383
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6383
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Forsyth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6381
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6381
Gr: PK-4 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6382
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6382
Gr: 5-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
2404 State Hwy 248 Suite 4
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 320-5040
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 320-5040
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forsyth R-III School District?
Forsyth R-III School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,295 students.
What is the rank of Forsyth R-III School District?
Forsyth R-III School District is ranked #106 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Forsyth R-III School District?
88% of Forsyth R-III School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forsyth R-III School District?
Forsyth R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Forsyth R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,726 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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