- BRANSON HIGH — 3.9 mi · Grades 9–12 · 1,469 students
- BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY — 3.9 mi · Grades K–3 · 578 students
- BUCHANAN INTERMEDIATE — 4.0 mi · Grades 4–6 · 465 students
- BRANSON JR. HIGH — 4.4 mi · Grades 7–8 · 694 students
- CEDAR RIDGE INTERMEDIATE — 5.7 mi · Grades 4–6 · 515 students
- CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY — 5.8 mi · Grades 1–3 · 517 students
- CEDAR RIDGE PRIMARY — 5.8 mi · Grades PK–K · 415 students
| Metric | Branson R-IV School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 4,560 | 3,544 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $12,157/yr | $17,619/yr | ↓ 31% below avg |
| District Type | Supervisory Rockaway Beach | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 8/10 — Good | — | Above average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branson R-IV School District (this district) | 8/10 | 79th | 4,560 |
| Forsyth R-III School District | 8/10 | 76th | 1,305 |
| Hollister R-V School District | 6/10 | 52nd | 1,348 |
| Spokane R-VII School District | 5/10 | 49th | 700 |
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Ranked against 475 rated districts in MO → 79th percentile → 8/10.
Source: Missouri DESE MAP, MSIP Total, Proficient+Advanced, 2025. Full methodology →
About Branson R-IV School District
Branson R-IV School District is the public school district assigned to zip code 65740 in Rockaway Beach, Missouri. Serving students from Pre-K–12th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 65740. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Understanding the 8/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Branson R-IV School District 8 out of 10 — above average among Missouri public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Missouri’s MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) assessments (2025 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Missouri is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Branson R-IV School District earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Missouri. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 65740
Children in zip code 65740 are assigned to Branson R-IV School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K–12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 65740, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Branson R-IV School District at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Missouri districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Rockaway Beach
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Branson R-IV School District serves zip code 65740, homes in and around zip code 65740 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Missouri, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Branson R-IV School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 65740.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Branson R-IV School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 65740 data.