Taney County Schools & Education
Taney County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,992
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#28
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Taney County
Measured School Summary
Taney County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.1%.
Funding Context
At $5,992 per pupil, Taney County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 24% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Taney County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
21 public schools and 7 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #28 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
96.1%
4.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,992
$342 below the state average
School coverage
21
7 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Taney County has 21 public schools across 7 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Taney County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Taney County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#28
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
BRANSON R-IV
Elementary to high school visible
4,560 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
HOLLISTER R-V
Elementary to high school visible
1,348 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
FORSYTH R-III
Elementary to high school visible
1,305 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
BRADLEYVILLE R-I
Elementary and high visible
224 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BRANSON R-IV is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Taney County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Taney County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Taney County, Missouri
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Robust System for Thousands of Students
Taney County supports a large educational infrastructure of 21 public schools serving 7,853 students. This network is spread across seven districts and includes 10 elementary, six middle, and four high schools.
Branson R-IV Anchors the County
Branson R-IV is the largest district, serving 4,560 students across seven different campuses. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's educational landscape, with no charter schools currently available.
Diverse Town and Rural Settings
The county offers a mix of 12 town-based schools and nine rural campuses, with an average school size of 374 students. Branson High is the largest facility with 1,423 students, providing a more comprehensive secondary experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
21
in Taney County
Reported Enrollment
7,853
21 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Taney County
BRANSON R-IV
GuideHOLLISTER R-V
FORSYTH R-III
BRADLEYVILLE R-I
KIRBYVILLE R-VI
TANEYVILLE R-II
MARK TWAIN R-VIII
21 Public Schools in Taney County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 21 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANSON HIGH | Profile | BRANSON R-IV | BRANSON, 65616Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,423 |
| BRANSON JR. HIGH | Record | BRANSON R-IV | BRANSON, 65616Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 724 |
| BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY | Record | BRANSON R-IV | BRANSON, 65616Rural: Fringe | KG–3 | Primary | 594 |
| CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY | Record | BRANSON R-IV | BRANSON, 65616Town: Distant | 1–3 | Primary | 503 |
| CEDAR RIDGE INTERMEDIATE | Record | BRANSON R-IV | BRANSON, 65616Town: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 498 |
| BUCHANAN INTERMEDIATE | Record | BRANSON R-IV | BRANSON, 65616Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 473 |
| FORSYTH ELEM. | Record | FORSYTH R-III | FORSYTH, 65653Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 462 |
| HOLLISTER HIGH | Record | HOLLISTER R-V | HOLLISTER, 65672Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 447 |
| HOLLISTER ELEM. | Record | HOLLISTER R-V | HOLLISTER, 65672Rural: Fringe | 2–5 | Primary | 406 |
| FORSYTH HIGH | Record | FORSYTH R-III | FORSYTH, 65653Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 404 |
| CEDAR RIDGE PRIMARY | Record | BRANSON R-IV | BRANSON, 65616Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 345 |
| FORSYTH MIDDLE | Record | FORSYTH R-III | FORSYTH, 65653Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 343 |
| HOLLISTER MIDDLE | Record | HOLLISTER R-V | HOLLISTER, 65672Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 291 |
| HOLLISTER EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR | Record | HOLLISTER R-V | HOLLISTER, 65672Town: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 204 |
| TANEYVILLE ELEM. | Record | TANEYVILLE R-II | TANEYVILLE, 65759Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 136 |
| BRADLEYVILLE HIGH | Record | BRADLEYVILLE R-I | BRADLEYVILLE, 65614Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 123 |
| KIRBYVILLE ELEM. | Record | KIRBYVILLE R-VI | KIRBYVILLE, 65679Town: Distant | KG–3 | Primary | 113 |
| KIRBYVILLE MIDDLE | Record | KIRBYVILLE R-VI | KIRBYVILLE, 65679Rural: Fringe | 4–8 | Middle | 107 |
| BRADLEYVILLE ELEM. | Record | BRADLEYVILLE R-I | BRADLEYVILLE, 65614Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 101 |
| TRI LAKES SPECIAL SERV CO-OP | Record | FORSYTH R-III | KIRBYVILLE, 65679Town: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 96 |
BRANSON HIGH
BRANSON R-IV
BRANSON, 65616 / Rural: Fringe
HOLLISTER EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR
HOLLISTER R-V
HOLLISTER, 65672 / Town: Distant
TRI LAKES SPECIAL SERV CO-OP
FORSYTH R-III
KIRBYVILLE, 65679 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,992
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Taney County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Taney County, Missouri?
Taney County supports a large educational infrastructure of 21 public schools serving 7,853 students. This network is spread across seven districts and includes 10 elementary, six middle, and four high schools.
What are the major school districts in Taney County, Missouri?
Branson R-IV is the largest district, serving 4,560 students across seven different campuses. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's educational landscape, with no charter schools currently available.
What is the school experience like in Taney County?
The county offers a mix of 12 town-based schools and nine rural campuses, with an average school size of 374 students. Branson High is the largest facility with 1,423 students, providing a more comprehensive secondary experience.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.