For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 773 students in Ballinger Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Ballinger Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
773 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ballinger Independent School District, which is ranked #752 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#778 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
47%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
49%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,915 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,775 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,915
$13,352
Spending / Student
$15,775
$14,079
Best Ballinger Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ballinger Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Broad Ave
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3527
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3527
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Ballinger J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1006 Conda Ave
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3537
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3537
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Ballinger High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2107 N Broadway
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3547
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Accelerated (Daep)
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ballinger Independent School District?
Ballinger Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 773 students.
What is the rank of Ballinger Independent School District?
Ballinger Independent School District is ranked #752 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ballinger Independent School District?
49% of Ballinger Independent School District students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ballinger Independent School District?
Ballinger Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Ballinger Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,775 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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