Top Rankings
Paris Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,856 students in Paris Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Paris Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
3,856 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
306 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Paris Independent School District, which is ranked #752 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 98% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#762 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.64
# American Indian Students
30 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
981 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
53%
# Black Students
1,183 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
31%
13%
# White Students
1,224 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
32%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
396 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
308
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
300
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
297
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
293
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
310
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
289
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
292
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
268
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
250
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
272
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
283
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
262
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
223
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
209
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,357 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 $12,884 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,357
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,884
$14,148
Best Paris Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paris High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2255 S Collegiate
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7400
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 934 students
Rank: #22.
Travis H S Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3270 Graham St
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #33.
Paris J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Jefferson Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7434
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7434
Grades: 7-8
| 522 students
Rank: #44.
Justiss Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 18th N W
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7458
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7458
Grades: K-4
| 552 students
Rank: #55.
Aikin Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Pine Mill Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7443
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7443
Grades: K-4
| 937 students
Rank: #66.
Crockett Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
655 S Collegiate Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Grades: 5-6
| 560 students
Rank: n/an/a
655 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7466
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7466
Grades: PK
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
1350 6th N E
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7469
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7469
Grades: PK
| 205 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paris Independent School District?
Paris Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,856 students.
What is the rank of Paris Independent School District?
Paris Independent School District is ranked #752 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 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 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paris Independent School District?
32% of Paris Independent School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paris Independent School District?
Paris Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Paris Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,884 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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