For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,474 students in Taney County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Taney County, MO are Forsyth High School, Branson High School and Hollister High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taney County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Taney County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Taney County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Branson High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Taney County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forsyth High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6383
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6383
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Hollister High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2112 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4045
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4045
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Bradleyville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16474 N State Hwy 125
Bradleyville, MO 65614
(417) 796-2288
Bradleyville, MO 65614
(417) 796-2288
Gr: 7-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
2404 State Hwy 248 Suite 4
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 320-5040
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 320-5040
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Taney County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Taney County, MO include Forsyth High School, Branson High School and Hollister High School.
How many public high schools are located in Taney County?
5 public high schools are located in Taney County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taney County?
Taney County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Taney County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Taney County include: Hollister High School vs. Branson High School, Branson High School vs. Hollister High School, Forsyth High School vs. Hollister High School
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