Below Average
#1904 of 2,221 schools in MO
Branson High
High School · Branson R-iv · Branson, MO
A Branson R-iv high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
935 BUCHANAN RD, Branson, MO 65616
- Math 37% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Branson High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2021, to 42% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Branson High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,501/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Branson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,253
Median home value
$243,000
Median rent
$975/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-opEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 61 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Branson R-iv
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,279NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Branson High is listed in BRANSON R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Branson High
Branson High is a public high school in Branson, MO, part of Branson R-iv, serving approximately 1,439 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,904 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Branson High
What grades does Branson High serve?
Branson High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Branson High?
Branson High has an enrollment of approximately 1,439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Branson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Branson High is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Branson High rank in MO?
Branson High ranks #1,904 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Branson High's MySchoolScout rating?
Branson High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Branson High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Branson High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Branson High a charter school?
No, Branson High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Branson High a Title I school?
No, Branson High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Branson High?
51.8% of students at Branson High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Taney County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (417) 334-6511
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 65616)
- 28,295
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65616; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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