For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,474 students in Taney County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Taney County, MO are Forsyth High School, Branson High School and Hollister High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taney County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Taney County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Taney County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Branson High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Taney County (2025)
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 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Branson High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
935 Buchanan Rd
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-6511
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-6511
Gr: 9-12 | 1,439 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Hollister High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2112 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4045
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4045
Gr: 9-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Bradleyville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16474 N State Hwy 125
Bradleyville, MO 65614
(417) 796-2288
Bradleyville, MO 65614
(417) 796-2288
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Taney County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
308 Cedar Ridge Dr
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-5137
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-5137
Gr: 2-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
1798 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4055
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4055
Gr: 7-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Taney County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Taney County, MO include Forsyth High School, Branson High School and Hollister High School.
How many public high schools are located in Taney County?
6 public high schools are located in Taney County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taney County?
Taney County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Taney County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Taney County include: Hollister High School vs. Branson High School, Branson High School vs. Hollister High School, Forsyth High School vs. Hollister High School
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