Top Rankings
Giddings Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,930 students in Giddings Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Giddings Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,930 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Giddings Independent School District, which is ranked #440 of all 1,201 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
#413 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,113 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
53%
# Black Students
126 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
7%
13%
# White Students
624 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
32%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
63
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
127
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
134
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
125
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
125
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
132
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
137
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
162
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
156
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
186
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
180
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
145
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
142
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,280 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,910 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,280
$13,417
Spending / Student
$11,910
$14,148
Best Giddings Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Giddings High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2337 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-3351
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-3351
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Rank: #22.
Giddings Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2248 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2057
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2057
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Giddings Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1402 E Industry St
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2886
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2886
Grades: PK-3
| 574 students
Rank: #44.
Giddings Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2337 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4403
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4403
Grades: 4-5
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Giddings Independent School District?
Giddings Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,930 students.
What is the rank of Giddings Independent School District?
Giddings Independent School District is ranked #440 out of 1,201 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Giddings Independent School District?
58% of Giddings Independent School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Giddings Independent School District?
Giddings Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Giddings Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,910 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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