Booker High School is a public high school located in Booker, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Booker Independent School District located in north central Lipscomb County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 173 students in grades 6-12, Booker Jh/h S ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Booker Jh/h S ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Booker Jh/h S's student population of 173 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Booker Jh/h S ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker Jh/h S is 0.34, 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
#1851 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
79%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
20%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Kiowa
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker Jh/h S's ranking?
Booker Jh/h S is ranked #1851 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Booker Jh/h S often compared to?
Booker Jh/h Sis often viewed alongside schools like Darrouzett Schools, Follett School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker Jh/h S?
The graduation rate of Booker Jh/h S is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Booker Jh/h S?
173 students attend Booker Jh/h S.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Booker Jh/h S students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Booker Jh/h S?
Booker Jh/h S has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Booker Jh/h S offer ?
Booker Jh/h S offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Booker Jh/h S part of?
Booker Jh/h S is part of Booker Independent School District.
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