Serving 484 students in grades 9-12, Mt Vernon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Vernon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mt Vernon High School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Vernon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Vernon High School is 0.52, 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
#5995 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
65%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Vernon High School's ranking?
Mt Vernon High School is ranked #5995 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mt Vernon High School often compared to?
Mt Vernon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winnsboro High School, Mt Vernon Elementary School, Mt Vernon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Vernon High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Vernon High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mt Vernon High School?
484 students attend Mt Vernon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mt Vernon High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Vernon High School?
Mt Vernon High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt Vernon High School offer ?
Mt Vernon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mt Vernon High School part of?
Mt Vernon High School is part of Mount Vernon Independent School District.
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