For the 2025 school year, there are 6 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, Hollister High School and Branson 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 38% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), 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 93%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hollister High School, with ≥95% 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 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Taney County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forsyth High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6383
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6383
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Hollister High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2112 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4045
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4045
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Branson High School
(Math: 34% | 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: #44.
Bradleyville High School
(Math: 20-29% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
8872 State Hwy H
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 634-3196
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 634-3196
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2404 State Hwy 248 Suite 4
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 320-5040
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 320-5040
Grades: PK-12
| 61 students
Taney County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
308 Cedar Ridge Dr
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-5137
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-5137
Grades: 2-4
| 461 students
1798 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4055
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4055
Grades: 7-8
| 201 students
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, Hollister High School and Branson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Taney County?
6 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 30% (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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