Top Rankings
Branson R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,618 students in Branson R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Branson R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
4,618 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
324 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Branson R-IV School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
18%
8%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
71%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,632 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,831 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,632
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,831
$13,908
Best Branson R-IV School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Buchanan Road
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 243-2530
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 243-2530
Grades: K-3
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Buchanan Intermediate
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
766 Buchanan Rd
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 332-3201
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 332-3201
Grades: 4-6
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
396 Cedar Ridge Dr
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-5135
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-5135
Grades: 1-3
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Cedar Ridge Drive
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-5137
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-5137
Grades: 4-6
| 479 students
Rank: #55.
Branson High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
935 Buchanan Rd
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-6511
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-6511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,439 students
Rank: #66.
Branson Jr. High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
263 Buccaneer Blvd
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-3087
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-3087
Grades: 7-8
| 740 students
Rank: n/an/a
402 Cedar Ridge Dr
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 336-1887
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 336-1887
Grades: PK-K
| 381 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Branson R-IV School District?
Branson R-IV School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,618 students.
What is the rank of Branson R-IV School District?
Branson R-IV School District is ranked #82 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Branson R-IV School District?
71% of Branson R-IV School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Branson R-IV School District?
Branson R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Branson R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,831 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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