Forsyth R-III School District
School District · Forsyth, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,272
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,272
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#142 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,217
$310 vs Missouri median
District size
1,272 students
Larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Forsyth R-III ranks #142 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Forsyth R-III's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Forsyth Middle (7.2/10), Forsyth High (7.0/10), and Forsyth Elem. (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Forsyth R-III
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forsyth Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Forsyth High | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Forsyth Elem. | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Forsyth R-III
Forsyth R-III is a Forsyth, Missouri school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,272 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1. District-level spending was $12,217 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Forsyth R-III demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Forsyth Middle, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Forsyth R-III students show an average math proficiency of 48.5% and ELA proficiency of 55.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Forsyth R-III, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Forsyth R-III with test data.
Schools in Forsyth R-III
4 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Forsyth
- Total Enrollment
- 1,272
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- District spending per student
- $12,217NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Forsyth R-III?
Forsyth R-III has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Forsyth R-III?
The average composite rating for Forsyth R-III is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Forsyth R-III?
Forsyth R-III's district-level spending was $12,217 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Forsyth R-III?
The average student-teacher ratio in Forsyth R-III is 12.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Forsyth R-III?
Forsyth Middle is the highest-rated school in Forsyth R-III with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Forsyth R-III?
Across schools in Forsyth R-III with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Forsyth R-III compare to other districts in Missouri?
Forsyth R-III has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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