For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,974 students in Bonham Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Bonham Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,974 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Bonham Independent School District, which is ranked #784 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#798 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
# American Indian Students
15 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
634 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
53%
# Black Students
113 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
1,087 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
55%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
113 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
191
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
128
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
124
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
160
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
134
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
138
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
138
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
126
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
142
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
162
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
163
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
114
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,815 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,080 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,815
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,080
$14,116
Best Bonham Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N Main St
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-2914
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-2914
Grades: 4-6
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Rather L High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N Main
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-7474
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-7474
Grades: 7-8
| 275 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bonham High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1002 Warpath Dr
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-5567
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-5567
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Finley-oates Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Albert Broadfoot
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 640-4090
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 640-4090
Grades: K-3
| 546 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 E 10th St
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-8141
Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-8141
Grades: PK
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bonham Independent School District?
Bonham Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,974 students.
What is the rank of Bonham Independent School District?
Bonham Independent School District is ranked #784 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bonham Independent School District?
55% of Bonham Independent School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bonham Independent School District?
Bonham Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Bonham Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,080 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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