For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,180 students in Brooks County Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Brooks County Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
1,180 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brooks County Independent School District, which is ranked #1033 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 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1028 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
98%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
2%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,486 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,677 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,486
$13,352
Spending / Student
$19,677
$14,079
Best Brooks County Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Falfurrias High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Jersey Dr
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Falfurrias J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 S Center St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Falfurrias Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Allen St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Gr: 3-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
100 E Allen St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Gr: 1-2 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
200 W Bennett St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Gr: PK-K | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brooks County Independent School District?
Brooks County Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,180 students.
What is the rank of Brooks County Independent School District?
Brooks County Independent School District is ranked #1033 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 Brooks County Independent School District?
98% of Brooks County Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brooks County Independent School District?
Brooks County Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Brooks County Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,677 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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