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%)
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%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,272 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 50% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,272 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
69,803 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.51
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
89%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,420 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,138 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,420
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,138
$13,908
Best Forsyth R-III School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forsyth High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6383
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6383
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6382
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6382
Grades: 5-8
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 463 students
Rank: n/an/a
2404 State Hwy 248 Suite 4
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 320-5040
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 320-5040
Grades: PK-12
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forsyth R-III School District?
Forsyth R-III School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,272 students.
What is the rank of Forsyth R-III School District?
Forsyth R-III School District is ranked #66 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Forsyth R-III School District?
89% of Forsyth R-III School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 $14,138 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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