Best High Schools in Taney County, MO

Taney County, MO has 9 high schools with 3,239 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Taney County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Taney County exceed expectations.

1. Branson High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Branson R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1423 Students

2. Forsyth High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Forsyth R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students

3. Hollister High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hollister R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 447 Students

4. Spokane High

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Spokane R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students

5. Bradleyville High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bradleyville R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 123 Students

6. Galena High

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Galena R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 222 Students

Best Middle Schools in Taney County, MO

Taney County, MO has 9 middle schools with 2,779 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Taney County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Taney County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Buchanan Intermediate

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Branson R-iv • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 473 Students

2. Forsyth Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Forsyth R-iii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 343 Students

3. Branson Jr. High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Branson R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 724 Students

4. Cedar Ridge Intermediate

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Branson R-iv • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 498 Students

5. Kirbyville Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kirbyville R-vi • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 107 Students

6. Hollister Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hollister R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students

7. Spokane Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Spokane R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 147 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Taney County, MO

Taney County, MO has 10 elementary schools with 3,284 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Taney County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Taney County exceed expectations.

1. Mark Twain Elem.

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mark Twain R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 60 Students

2. Buchanan Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Branson R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 594 Students

3. Cedar Ridge Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Branson R-iv • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 503 Students

4. Hollister Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hollister R-v • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 406 Students

5. Highlandville Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Spokane R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students

6. Forsyth Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Forsyth R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 462 Students

7. Kirbyville Elem.

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kirbyville R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 113 Students

8. Bradleyville Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bradleyville R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 101 Students

9. Taneyville Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Taneyville R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 136 Students

10. Galena-abesville Elem.

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Galena R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 196 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Taney County, MO

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Taney County, MO has a total population of 56,066 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Taney County, MO

9,398

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Taney County, MO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

24.73 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

4.21 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

20.52 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Taney County, MO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Taney County, MO.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

905 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Taney County, MO Internet Health Assessment.

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