Serving 327 students in grades 7-8, Farmersville J High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farmersville J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Farmersville J High School's student population of 327 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Farmersville J High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmersville J High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2755 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
50%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmersville J High School's ranking?
Farmersville J High School is ranked #2755 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Farmersville J High School often compared to?
Farmersville J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Morgan Johnson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Farmersville J High School?
327 students attend Farmersville J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Farmersville J High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmersville J High School?
Farmersville J High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Farmersville J High School offer ?
Farmersville J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Farmersville J High School part of?
Farmersville J High School is part of Farmersville Independent School District.
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