Branson Jr. High vs Buchanan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branson Jr. High
Branson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
694 students
Buchanan Elementary
Branson · Public elementary · Grades K–3
578 students
| Measure | Branson Jr. High Branson, Missouri | Buchanan Elementary Branson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 392 | #347 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #6671 of 15,369 | #15093 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 694 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 62% |
| city | Branson | Branson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 54.4).
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Branson Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 61.1%).
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.8).
- •Branson Jr. High is the larger school with 694 students compared with 578.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Branson Jr. High better than Buchanan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buchanan Elementary ranks higher (64.5 vs 54.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Branson Jr. High and Buchanan Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Branson and Branson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Branson Jr. High: 694. Buchanan Elementary: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Branson Jr. High and Buchanan Elementary rank in Missouri?
Branson Jr. High is 159th of 392 and Buchanan Elementary is 347th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).