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Brenham Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,865 students in Brenham Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Brenham Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% 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
7 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
4,865 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
372 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Brenham Independent School District, which is ranked #553 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 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#559 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
67 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,900 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
53%
# Black Students
958 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
20%
13%
# White Students
1,765 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
36%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
164 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
212
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
290
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
312
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
323
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
370
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
342
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
347
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
365
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
372
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
372
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
425
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
432
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
396
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
307
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,218 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,489 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,218
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,489
$14,116
Best Brenham Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brenham J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Carlee Dr
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3830
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3830
Grades: 7-8
| 744 students
Rank: #22.
Brenham Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Blue Bell Dr
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3880
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3880
Grades: K-4
| 536 students
Rank: #33.
Brenham Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 S Blue Bell Rd
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3845
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3845
Grades: 5-6
| 712 students
Rank: #44.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1210 S Market St
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3870
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3870
Grades: K-4
| 461 students
Rank: #55.
Brenham High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 A H Ehrig Dr
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3800
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,560 students
Rank: #66.
Krause Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 E Stone
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3860
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3860
Grades: PK-4
| 658 students
Rank: n/an/a
304 Kerr St
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3770
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3770
Grades: PK
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brenham Independent School District?
Brenham Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,865 students.
What is the rank of Brenham Independent School District?
Brenham Independent School District is ranked #553 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brenham Independent School District?
39% of Brenham Independent School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brenham Independent School District?
Brenham Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Brenham Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,489 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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