Forsyth R-III School District

178 Panther Street
Forsyth, MO 65653-0187
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,272 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
1,272 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Forsyth R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 554 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.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#76 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Forsyth R-III  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forsyth R-III  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forsyth R-III  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Forsyth R-III  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Forsyth R-III  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.51
# American Indian Students
24 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
12 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,132 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
89%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
122
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
82
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
75
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
83
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
81
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
81
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
70
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
118
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
107
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
90
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
103
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,420 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,138 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Forsyth R-III  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$18 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Forsyth R-III  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,420
$15,066
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Forsyth R-III  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,138
$13,894
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Forsyth R-III  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Forsyth R-III School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forsyth High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6383
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6382
Grades: 5-8
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
Forsyth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6381
Grades: PK-4
| 463 students
Rank: n/an/a
2404 State Hwy 248 Suite 4
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 320-5040
Grades: PK-12
| 61 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Forsyth R-III School District?
Forsyth R-III School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,272 students.
What is the rank of Forsyth R-III School District?
Forsyth R-III School District is ranked #66 out of 554 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?
89% of Forsyth R-III School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 13:1, which is equal to 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 $14,138 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,272 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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