Silsbee Independent School District

415 Hwy 327 W
Silsbee, TX 77656
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Silsbee 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 2,654 students in Silsbee 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 Silsbee Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% 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
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,654 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Silsbee Independent School District, which is ranked #1054 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1054 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Silsbee Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Silsbee 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.
37%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Silsbee 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.
33%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Silsbee 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.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Silsbee Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
215 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
53%
# Black Students
516 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
20%
13%
# White Students
1,724 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
65%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
181 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
105
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
167
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
176
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
200
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
199
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
174
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
210
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
199
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
211
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
213
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
227
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
200
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
185
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,111 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 $12,927 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
$40 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Silsbee 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
$34 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Silsbee 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
$15,111
$13,387
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Silsbee 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
$12,927
$14,116
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Silsbee 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 Silsbee Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silsbee Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
770 S 7th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7856
Grades: 1-5
| 959 students
Rank: #22.
Edwards-johnson Memorial Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1140 Hwy 327 E
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Rank: #33.
Silsbee High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1575 Hwy 96 N
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7877
Grades: 9-12
| 825 students
Rank: n/an/a
Laura Reeves Primary
605 Woodrow St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7850
Grades: PK-K
| 272 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Silsbee Independent School District?
Silsbee Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,654 students.
What is the rank of Silsbee Independent School District?
Silsbee Independent School District is ranked #1054 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 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Silsbee Independent School District?
65% of Silsbee Independent School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Silsbee Independent School District?
Silsbee Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Silsbee Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,927 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: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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