Branson Jr. High vs Forsyth Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 9.6 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
Forsyth Middle
Forsyth · Public middle · Grades 5–8
356 students
| Measure | Branson Jr. High Branson, Missouri | Forsyth Middle Forsyth, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 392 | #197 of 392 |
| National rank | #6671 of 15,369 | #7784 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 694 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 45% |
| city | Branson | Forsyth |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Branson Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 49.3).
- •Branson Jr. High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 45%).
- •Forsyth Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Branson Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 65.7%).
- •Branson Jr. High does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.5).
- •Branson Jr. High is the larger school with 694 students compared with 356.
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 Forsyth Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Branson Jr. High ranks higher (54.4 vs 49.3 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 Forsyth Middle?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Branson and Forsyth in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Branson Jr. High: 694. Forsyth Middle: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Branson Jr. High and Forsyth Middle rank in Missouri?
Branson Jr. High is 159th of 392 and Forsyth Middle is 197th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).