May High School, sometimes referred to as May High School & Junior High, is a public high school located in May, Texas, United States. It is classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the May Independent School District located in northeastern Brown County.
Serving 114 students in grades 7-12, May High School 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
May High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
May High School's student population of 114 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Together we can accomplish great things!
School Rankings
May High School 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 May High School is 0.36, 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
#4560 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Hispanic
18%
54%
White
78%
24%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is May High School's ranking?
May High School is ranked #4560 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of May High School?
The graduation rate of May High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend May High School?
114 students attend May High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of May High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of May High School?
May High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does May High School offer ?
May High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is May High School part of?
May High School is part of May Independent School District.
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