Top Rankings
Forsyth R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,305 students in Forsyth R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Forsyth R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,305 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Forsyth R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.50
# American Indian Students
21 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
7 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,183 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
91%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
140
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
69
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
96
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
77
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
97
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
84
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
82
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
106
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
99
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
107
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
92
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,156 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,781 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,156
$15,071
Spending / Student
$13,781
$13,899
Best Forsyth R-III School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forsyth High School
Magnet 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
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Forsyth Middle School
Magnet 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
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Forsyth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6381
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6381
Grades: PK-4
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-op
Magnet School
4280 E St Hwy 76
Kirbyville, MO 65679
(417) 320-5040
Kirbyville, MO 65679
(417) 320-5040
Grades: PK-12
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forsyth R-III School District?
Forsyth R-III School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,305 students.
What is the rank of Forsyth R-III School District?
Forsyth R-III School District is ranked #67 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Forsyth R-III School District?
91% of Forsyth R-III School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forsyth R-III School District?
Forsyth R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Forsyth R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,781 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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