Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gholson Isd ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gholson Isd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Gholson Isd's student population of 264 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Wildcat Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
It's a great day to be a Wildcat!
School Rankings
Gholson Isd ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gholson Isd is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5750 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Hispanic
26%
54%
Black
4%
13%
White
65%
24%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gholson Isd's ranking?
Gholson Isd is ranked #5750 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gholson Isd?
The graduation rate of Gholson Isd is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gholson Isd?
264 students attend Gholson Isd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Gholson Isd students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gholson Isd?
Gholson Isd has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gholson Isd offer ?
Gholson Isd offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Gholson Isd part of?
Gholson Isd is part of Gholson Independent School District.
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