Palmer High School vs. Ennis High School
Should you attend Palmer High School or Ennis High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Palmer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Graduation Rate
Ennis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Overview
Serving 370 students in grades 9-12, Palmer 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,791 students in grades 9-12, Ennis High School ranks in the bottom 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
370 students
1,791 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
122 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2848 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#5821 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
109
506
Grade 10 Students
106
482
Grade 11 Students
80
428
Grade 12 Students
75
375
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
48%
57%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
48%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
