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Forsyth R-III

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At a glance

82^ndof 367 Missouri districts▼ 8

Better than 77% of Missouri districts

Elementary 1 Middle 1 High 1 Alternative 1Grades PK, KG-12

178 Panther Street
Forsyth, MO 65653-0187·(417) 546-6384·All Missouri district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 77.7% of districts

Schools

1,295

Students

Top rankedForsyth Middle69^th of 438 Missouri middle schools

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Biggest riser

Forsyth Elementary up 24 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The Forsyth R-III school district in Missouri operates 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The district is home to several standout schools, with Forsyth High School and Forsyth Middle School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.

Forsyth High School is a particularly impressive institution, ranking 87th out of 367 Missouri high schools in 2024-2025 and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a remarkable 96.2% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.8% dropout rate, along with strong test scores that exceed the state average in subjects like MAP English II.

Meanwhile, Forsyth Middle School also stands out, ranking 69th out of 438 Missouri middle schools in 2024-2025 and earning a 4-star rating. The school consistently outperforms state averages on standardized tests, with 63% proficiency in 6th-grade math compared to the state average of 45.5%. However, the district's Forsyth Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, and the school's test scores are lower than the state averages, particularly in 4th-grade math.

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Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)						MAP Science (2025)		MAP English Language Arts (2025)						MAP Algebra I (2025)	MAP Biology I (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Forsyth Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	178 Panther St	Forsyth	65653	Taney County	Forsyth R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 546-6381	470	31	15.0	66.6%	413 (87.9%)	8 (1.7%)	18 (3.8%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.3%)	42.2	541^st of 900 public elementary schools	39.9%		39.5	565^th of 906 public elementary schools	37.6%	24	36.0	27.7							38.0	46.7							$11,863	$2,160	$9,702
Forsyth High	Public	9-12	178 Panther St	Forsyth	65653	Taney County	Forsyth R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 546-6383	394	32	12.4	59.9%	342 (86.8%)	5 (1.3%)	23 (5.8%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.1%)	64.6	87^th of 367 public high schools	76.3%		72.8	48^th of 378 public high schools	87.3%	39															43.8	45.3	$14,709	$1,682	$13,026
Forsyth Middle	Public	5-8	178 Panther St	Forsyth	65653	Taney County	Forsyth R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 546-6382	356	23	15.3	65.7%	322 (90.4%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.8%)	79.6	69^th of 438 public middle schools	84.2%		82.7	54^th of 451 public middle schools	88.0%	15			36.4	63.0	47.4	60.2	57.6	52.0			55.2	55.0	38.9	57.5			$11,950	$1,155	$10,795
Tri Lakes Special Serv County-Op	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2404 State Hwy 248 Suite 4	Branson	65616	Taney County	Forsyth R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 320-5040	75	17	4.5	28.0%	66 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)								(n/a)

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Kirbyville R-VI	4.47 mi	2
Taneyville R-II	5.41 mi	1
Branson R-IV	5.99 mi	7
Hollister R-V	6.57 mi	4	152^nd
Bradleyville R-I	13.28 mi	2

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.