K-12

BRANSON R-IV SCHOOL DISTRICT

Five elementary schools filter into one junior high and one high school in the Branson School District. Students at the elementary level learn through a comprehensive literacy model and experience early use of technological resources. Once the student reaches the secondary level, dual credit courses, Advanced Placement courses, vocational opportunities, foreign languages and fine arts become available.

• NUMBER OF STUDENT: 4,806
• AVERAGE ACT SCORE: 20.1
• GRADUATION RATE: 94%

Accolades: Students who attend schools in the Branson School District exceed state and national standards on assessments annually.

About the District: The district is progressive and focuses on community learning to benefit its students. Elementary schools use the Leader in Me program in which students receive early exposure to leadership principles. At all levels, community partners often visit classrooms for readings, lectures, mentoring, and volunteering. Cox Medical Center Branson also provides opportunities for students about careers in the health care industry. Each week, a representative visits Branson High School to promote career options.

HOLLISTER R-V SCHOOL DISTRICT

Two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school make up the Hollister R-V School District. There is a wide range of unique extracurricular opportunities offered to students to explore, including Broadcasting Club and a golf driving range, and a student-operated weather station.

• NUMBER OF STUDENT: 1,362
• AVERAGE ACT SCORE: 19
• GRADUATION RATE: 99%

Accolades: Want to speed up the education process? Students in the Hollister R-V School District can go through the Four Years Two Degrees Program, in which students can earn their diploma and associate degree while in high school.

About the District: There is something for everyone at the Hollister R-V School District. Students are exposed to early learning programs like a flight simulator where students can earn their first 10 hours of flight school before entering high school. For students interested in farming, there is an agricultural center with a machine shop, trailer production and hog farm to learn about the career. The district also offers vocational school, the 1:1 Technology Initiative, a trap shooting range and Cub Club for extra tutoring for kindergarten through first grade.

FORSYTH R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT

The mission of Forsyth R-III Schools is to “equip students for their next stage in life”. The district is made up of Forsyth Elementary School, Forsyth Middle School, and Forsyth High School, all located on one campus in the heart of Forsyth. Throughout the district, there are 33 extracurricular activities for students.

• NUMBER OF STUDENT: 1,170
• AVERAGE ACT SCORE: 19.2
• GRADUATION RATE: 97%

Accolades: The Forsyth School District has established itself as a frontrunner in providing educational experiences designed to prepare graduates for the 21st century.

About the District: Each student in grades first through 12 is provided a district-owned laptop as a learning tool and is engaged in the classroom. Forsyth Schools offer extracurricular and co-curricular activities and dual credit courses in partnership with Missouri State University and Ozarks Technical Community College. Outside of the classroom, the middle school offers eight clubs and seven sports. Once students reach high school, they can participate in 17 clubs and organizations as well as 12 sports available to them, including Pep Club, Dance Squad, Thespian Society, golf, Bass Fishing Club, and basketball.