For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,894 students in Taney County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Taney County, MO are Mark Twain Elementary School, Forsyth Middle School and Taneyville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taney County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Taney County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Taney County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
37707 Us Hwy 160
Rueter, MO 65744
(417) 785-4323
Rueter, MO 65744
(417) 785-4323
Grades: PK-8
| 73 students
Rank: #22.
Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6382
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6382
Grades: 5-8
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
Taneyville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 Myrtle St
Taneyville, MO 65759
(417) 546-5803
Taneyville, MO 65759
(417) 546-5803
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
Rank: #44.
Kirbyville Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6225 State Hwy 76 E
Kirbyville, MO 65679
(417) 348-0444
Kirbyville, MO 65679
(417) 348-0444
Grades: 4-8
| 110 students
Rank: #55.
Branson Jr. High School
(Math: 46% | 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: #66.
Hollister Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1798 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4035
Hollister, MO 65672
(417) 243-4035
Grades: 6-8
| 304 students
Rank: #77.
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 middle schools in Taney County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Taney County, MO include Mark Twain Elementary School, Forsyth Middle School and Taneyville Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Taney County?
9 public middle schools are located in Taney County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taney County?
Taney County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Taney County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Taney County include: Forsyth Middle School vs. Branson Jr. High School, Branson Jr. High School vs. Forsyth Middle School, Branson Jr. High School vs. Hollister Middle School
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