Top Rankings
Graham 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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,183 students in Graham 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 Graham Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% 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
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,183 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Graham Independent School District, which is ranked #414 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
#415 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%

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

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%

Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.64
# American Indian Students
12 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
645 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
53%
# Black Students
22 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,449 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
66%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
102
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
140
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
154
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
147
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
146
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
148
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
167
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
162
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
169
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
209
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
170
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
174
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
136
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,184 is higher 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 $11,832 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$74,029 MM

Spending
$26 MM
$78,063 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,184
$13,387

Spending / Student
$11,832
$14,116

Best Graham Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Graham High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Brazos St
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1504
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1504
Grades: 9-12
| 688 students
Rank: #22.
Graham Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1219 Cliff Dr
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-4090
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-4090
Grades: PK-5
| 996 students
Rank: #33.
Graham J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Second St
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2002
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2002
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: n/an/a
Graham Learning Center
Alternative School
1000 Brazos
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1546
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1546
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Graham Independent School District?
Graham Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,183 students.
What is the rank of Graham Independent School District?
Graham Independent School District is ranked #414 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Graham Independent School District?
66% of Graham Independent School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Graham Independent School District?
Graham Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Graham Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,832 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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