Serving 159 students in grades 9-12, Lone Star H S South (Tjjd) 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lone Star H S South (Tjjd) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Lone Star H S South (Tjjd)'s student population of 159 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
159 students
School Rankings
Lone Star H S South (Tjjd) 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 Lone Star H S South (Tjjd) is 0.60, 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
#8087 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
47%
54%
Black
42%
13%
White
9%
24%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lone Star H S South (Tjjd)'s ranking?
Lone Star H S South (Tjjd) is ranked #8087 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lone Star H S South (Tjjd)?
159 students attend Lone Star H S South (Tjjd).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lone Star H S South (Tjjd) students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lone Star H S South (Tjjd) offer ?
Lone Star H S South (Tjjd) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lone Star H S South (Tjjd) part of?
Lone Star H S South (Tjjd) is part of Lone Star School District.
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