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Schools in Branson · Branson R-IV School District

Branson’s public schools outscore 80% of Missouri districts

Math proficiency in Branson’s districts is 49%, above the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Branson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.

#65of 247 Missouri townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
49%
▲ 6 pts vs MO 43%
2021–22
Math proficiency
49%
▲ 10 pts vs MO 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
93%
▲ 4 pts vs MO 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.2K
▼ 17% vs MO $14.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.2
MO 12.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
11
4,653 students on the public path
In brief

Branson’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 593 Missouri towns with household incomes within a quarter of Branson’s, its schools beat 85%, higher than their 80% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 49% and math 49% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,157 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Branson JR. High, then Branson High. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Legacy Acdemy (private), Legacy Academy (private) and Bloom Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Branson’s grade

A− Test scoresB Graduation

A−: better than 80% of Missouri school districts, #65 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Missouri average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Missouri school districts we grade (535)Better than 80%
Lower resultsHigher results
Missouri towns with similar household incomes (593)Better than 85%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,329 test results and a graduating class of 360 could put Branson anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Branson’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,292 in math, 2,366 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Branson, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–32 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA
7–8Branson JR. HighBranson R-IV School DistrictB+
9–12Branson HighBranson R-IV School DistrictB+

Branson’s public schools are run by Branson R-IV School District, which also serves Bull Creek, Merriam Woods and Rockaway Beach. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Branson R-IV School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 4,653 students · 14.2 per teacher (MO 12.8)
$12,157MO $14,569 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading49%
State average 43.2% · 2366 students tested
Math49%
State average 39.2% · 2292 students tested

Branson vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Branson’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
BransonA−Branson R-IV
HollisterBHollister R-V

Every school in Branson

11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Bransonby address
Cedar Ridge Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–K
415 students11:1Rate it →
Buchanan Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–3
A
578 students13:1Rate it →
Cedar Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades 1–3
B+
517 students13:1Rate it →
Cedar Ridge Intermediate
Middle · Grades 4–6
B+
515 students14:1Rate it →
Buchanan Intermediate
Middle · Grades 4–6
A−
465 students14:1Rate it →
Branson JR. High
Middle · Grades 7–8
B+
694 students15:1Rate it →
Branson High
High · Grades 9–12
B+
1,469 students17:1Rate it →
Other public schools in Bransonrun by other districts or the state
Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op
Grades PK–12
75 students5:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Legacy Acdemy
Elementary · Grades PK–7
Private · Religious
224 students23:1Rate it →
Legacy Academy
Elementary · Grades K–7
Private · Religious
103 students10:1Rate it →
Bloom Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–2
Private · Religious
64 students21:1Rate it →

Questions about Branson’s schools

Are Branson’s schools good?

By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Branson children attend outscore 80% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #65 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Branson in?

Branson R-IV School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,653 students in 7 schools (2024–25).

Where do Branson kids go to high school?

Branson High, with 1,469 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Branson’s graduation rate?

93% of the class of 2023 in Branson R-IV School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.

How much does Branson spend per student?

$12,157 in Branson R-IV School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Branson?

Yes: Legacy Acdemy (religious, grades PK–7, 224 students), Legacy Academy (religious, grades K–7, 103 students) and Bloom Academy (religious, grades PK–2, 64 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.