Top Rankings
Chisum Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,195 students in Chisum Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Chisum Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,195 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Chisum Independent School District, which is ranked #238 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#239 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.64
# American Indian Students
11 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
53%
# Black Students
46 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
964 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
81%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
84
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
88
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
90
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
98
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
103
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
87
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
94
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
95
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
87
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
95
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
66
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,571 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,582 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,571
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,582
$14,116
Best Chisum Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chisum Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2806
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2806
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Chisum High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2800
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Chisum Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2820
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2820
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chisum Independent School District?
Chisum Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,195 students.
What is the rank of Chisum Independent School District?
Chisum Independent School District is ranked #238 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chisum Independent School District?
81% of Chisum Independent School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chisum Independent School District?
Chisum Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Chisum Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,582 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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