Paris Independent School District

1920 Clarksville
Paris, TX 75460
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,868 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,868 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
297 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Paris Independent School District, which is ranked #750 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 98% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#762 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Paris Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paris Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paris Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Paris Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
98%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Paris Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.64
# American Indian Students
25 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,005 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
53%
# Black Students
1,176 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
30%
13%
# White Students
1,223 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
32%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
395 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
292
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
284
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
312
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
299
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
302
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
305
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
276
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
273
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
275
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
245
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
305
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
261
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
225
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
214
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,316 in this school district is less 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 $12,844 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Paris Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$50 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Paris Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,316
$13,387
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Paris Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,844
$14,116
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Paris Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Paris Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paris High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2255 S Collegiate
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 959 students
Rank: #22.
Travis H S Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3270 Graham St
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Paris J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Jefferson Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7434
Grades: 7-8
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
Justiss Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 18th N W
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7458
Grades: K-4
| 578 students
Rank: #55.
Aikin Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Pine Mill Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7443
Grades: K-4
| 924 students
Rank: #66.
Crockett Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
655 S Collegiate Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Grades: 5-6
| 549 students
Rank: n/an/a
655 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7466
Grades: PK
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
1350 6th N E
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7469
Grades: PK
| 198 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Paris Independent School District?
Paris Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,868 students.
What is the rank of Paris Independent School District?
Paris Independent School District is ranked #750 out of 1,196 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, 30% of students are Black, 26% 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 $12,844 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,868 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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