Richland Springs High School or Richland Springs School is a public high school located in Richland Springs, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Richland Springs Independent School District located in northwestern San Saba County.
Serving 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Richland Springs 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 40-44% (which is lower than 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 26% 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: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- 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: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richland Springs School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Richland Springs School's student population of 120 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
COYOTES FIGHT, NEVER DIE
School Rankings
Richland Springs 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 Richland Springs School is 0.41, 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)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
21%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
74%
24%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Coyote
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richland Springs School's ranking?
Richland Springs School 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 Richland Springs School?
The graduation rate of Richland Springs School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Richland Springs School?
120 students attend Richland Springs School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Richland Springs School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richland Springs School?
Richland Springs School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richland Springs School offer ?
Richland Springs School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Richland Springs School part of?
Richland Springs School is part of Richland Springs Independent School District.
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