Serving 487 students in grades 9-12, Pottsboro 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 55-59% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pottsboro High School's student population of 487 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pottsboro 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 Pottsboro High School is 0.33, 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
#4358 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
81%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
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 Pottsboro High School's ranking?
Pottsboro High School is ranked #4358 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pottsboro High School often compared to?
Pottsboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherman High School, Denison High 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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pottsboro High School?
The graduation rate of Pottsboro High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pottsboro High School?
487 students attend Pottsboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Pottsboro High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pottsboro High School?
Pottsboro High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pottsboro High School offer ?
Pottsboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pottsboro High School part of?
Pottsboro High School is part of Pottsboro Independent School District.
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