For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 736 students in Post Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Post Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% 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
736 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Post Independent School District, which is ranked #977 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 increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#956 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
458 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
53%
# Black Students
33 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
5%
13%
# White Students
200 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
27%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
35
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
55
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
51
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
37
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
54
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
90
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
77
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
64
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
44
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,121 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,791 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,121
$13,387
Spending / Student
$15,791
$14,116
Best Post Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Post High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 W 4th St
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-2770
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-2770
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Post Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 6th St
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-2874
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-2874
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
Post Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 W 8th St
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-3414
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-3414
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #44.
Garza County Regional Juvenile Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Ave F
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-3343
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-3343
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Post Independent School District?
Post Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 736 students.
What is the rank of Post Independent School District?
Post Independent School District is ranked #977 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Post Independent School District?
62% of Post Independent School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Post Independent School District?
Post Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Post Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,791 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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