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BRANSON R-IV

Missouri · Public School District
7
Schools
4,560
Students
$12,559
Per-Pupil Spend
-12% nat'l
54.4%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

BRANSON R-IV is a public school district in Missouri serving 4,560 students across 7 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,559 is below the national average for a US public school district. 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BUCHANAN ELEMENTARYKG–03594
CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY01–03503
CEDAR RIDGE PRIMARYPK–KG345
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BRANSON JR. HIGH07–08724
BUCHANAN INTERMEDIATE04–06473
CEDAR RIDGE INTERMEDIATE04–06498
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BRANSON HIGH09–121,423
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,559-12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
24%
65%
State
23.7%
Local (property tax)
64.5%
Federal
11.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (65%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
4,560
Students
54%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BRANSON R-IV?
BRANSON R-IV has 7 public schools, serving a total of 4,560 students.
What is the graduation rate for BRANSON R-IV?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BRANSON R-IV spend per student?
BRANSON R-IV spends $12,559 per pupil — 12% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in BRANSON R-IV?
54% of students in BRANSON R-IV qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in BRANSON R-IV?
No, BRANSON R-IV does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does BRANSON R-IV serve?
BRANSON R-IV serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for BRANSON R-IV?
The median opportunity score across schools in BRANSON R-IV is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.