For the 2023-24 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 7,954 students in Taney County, MO (there are 3 private schools, serving 456 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Taney County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Taney County, MO are Mark Twain Elementary School, Buchanan Elementary School and Buchanan Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taney County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Taney County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Taney County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
37707 Us Hwy 160
Rueter, MO 65744
(417) 785-4323
Rueter, MO 65744
(417) 785-4323
Grades: PK-8
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Forsyth Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6382
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6382
Grades: 5-8
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
Hollister High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2112 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4045
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4045
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: #66.
Forsyth High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6383
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6383
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Kirbyville Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4278 State Hwy 76 E
Kirbyville, MO 65679
(417) 334-2757
Kirbyville, MO 65679
(417) 334-2757
Grades: K-3
| 114 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
Hollister Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1794 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4025
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4025
Grades: 2-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1313.
Kirbyville Middle School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6225 State Hwy 76 E
Kirbyville, MO 65679
(417) 348-0444
Kirbyville, MO 65679
(417) 348-0444
Grades: 4-8
| 117 students
Rank: #1414.
Forsyth Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6381
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6381
Grades: PK-4
| 455 students
Rank: #1515.
Bradleyville Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16474 N State Hwy 125
Bradleyville, MO 65614
(417) 796-2288
Bradleyville, MO 65614
(417) 796-2288
Grades: PK-6
| 103 students
Rank: #1616.
Hollister Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1798 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4035
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4035
Grades: 6-8
| 303 students
Rank: #1717.
Taneyville Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Myrtle St
Taneyville, MO 65759
(417) 546-5803
Taneyville, MO 65759
(417) 546-5803
Grades: K-8
| 133 students
Rank: #1818.
Bradleyville High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16474 N State Hwy 125
Bradleyville, MO 65614
(417) 796-2288
Bradleyville, MO 65614
(417) 796-2288
Grades: 7-12
| 140 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
Rank: n/an/a
8872 State Hwy H
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 634-3196
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 634-3196
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1792 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4015
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4015
Grades: PK-1
| 229 students
Rank: n/an/a
4280 E St Hwy 76
Kirbyville, MO 65679
(417) 320-5040
Kirbyville, MO 65679
(417) 320-5040
Grades: PK-12
| 82 students
Taney County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
308 Cedar Ridge Dr
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-5137
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-5137
Grades: 2-4
| 461 students
1798 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4055
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4055
Grades: 7-8
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Taney County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Taney County, MO include Mark Twain Elementary School, Buchanan Elementary School and Buchanan Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Taney County, MO?
22 public schools are located in Taney County, MO.
What percentage of students in Taney County, MO go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Taney County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Taney County, MO?
Taney County, MO public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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