Best Schools in Taney County, MO
Taney County, MO has 31 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 12 elementary) serving 9,567 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Taney County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Taney County, MO
The top high schools in Taney County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chadwick High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chadwick R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 116 Students
2. Forsyth High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forsyth R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students
3. Spokane High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spokane R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students
4. Branson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Branson R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1423 Students
5. Hollister High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollister R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 447 Students
6. Galena High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galena R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 222 Students
7. Bradleyville High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bradleyville R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 123 Students
8. Lutie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lutie R-vi • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 53 Students
Best Middle Schools in Taney County, MO
The top middle schools in Taney County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forsyth Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forsyth R-iii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 343 Students
2. Buchanan Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Branson R-iv • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 473 Students
3. Kirbyville Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kirbyville R-vi • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 107 Students
4. Cedar Ridge Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Branson R-iv • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 498 Students
5. Branson Jr. High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Branson R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 724 Students
6. Hollister Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollister R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students
7. Spokane Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spokane R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 147 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Taney County, MO
The top elementary schools in Taney County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buchanan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Branson R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 594 Students
2. Cedar Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Branson R-iv • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 503 Students
3. Bradleyville Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bradleyville R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 101 Students
4. Taneyville Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Taneyville R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 136 Students
5. Kirbyville Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Kirbyville R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 113 Students
6. Highlandville Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Spokane R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students
7. Forsyth Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Forsyth R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 462 Students
8. Hollister Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hollister R-v • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 406 Students
9. Galena-abesville Elem.
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Projected Test Scores
Galena R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 196 Students
10. Mark Twain Elem.
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Projected Test Scores
Mark Twain R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 60 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
24.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Taney County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Taney County, MO
How many schools are in Taney County, MO?
Taney County, MO has 31 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 9,567 students in total.
How do schools in Taney County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Taney County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Taney County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Taney County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Taney County
7 places in Taney County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Branson (7)
- Hollister (4)
- Forsyth (3)
- Kirbyville (3)
- Bradleyville (2)
- Rueter (1)
- Taneyville (1)
School districts (3)
- Branson R-Iv (7 schools)
- Forsyth R-Iii (4 schools)
- Hollister R-V (4 schools)