Top Rankings
Clarendon Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 417 students in Clarendon Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Clarendon Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
417 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Clarendon Independent School District, which is ranked #263 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#264 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%

Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
53%
# Black Students
24 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
307 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
74%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
34
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
31
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
28
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
33
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
35
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,638 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,535 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM

Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM

Revenue / Student
$15,638
$13,387

Spending / Student
$14,535
$14,116

Best Clarendon Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarendon J High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
822 5th St
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 874-3232
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 874-3232
Grades: 6-8
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Clarendon High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 S Allen
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 874-2181
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 874-2181
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #33.
Clarendon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
822 5th St
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 874-3855
Clarendon, TX 79226
(806) 874-3855
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clarendon Independent School District?
Clarendon Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 417 students.
What is the rank of Clarendon Independent School District?
Clarendon Independent School District is ranked #263 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clarendon Independent School District?
74% of Clarendon Independent School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarendon Independent School District?
Clarendon Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Clarendon Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,535 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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