Top Rankings
Canyon Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 11,565 students in Canyon Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Canyon Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% 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
21 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
11,565 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
755 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Canyon Independent School District, which is ranked #140 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 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
33%
54%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
59%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,310 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,614 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$119 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$192 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,310
$13,352
Spending / Student
$16,614
$14,079
Best Canyon Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arden Road Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6801 Learning Tree Ave
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 677-2360
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 677-2360
Gr: PK-4 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
80 Hunsley Rd
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 677-2780
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 677-2780
Gr: PK-4 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9600 Perry Ave
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 677-2520
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 677-2520
Gr: PK-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Canyon Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
506 8th St
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 677-2800
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 677-2800
Gr: 5-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Reeves-hinger Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1005 21st St
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 677-2870
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 677-2870
Gr: PK-4 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Canyon J High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
910 9th Ave
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 677-2700
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 677-2700
Gr: 7-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
West Plains J High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7200 W Pkwy
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 677-2420
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 677-2420
Gr: 7-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Greenways Intermediate School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8100 Pineridge
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 677-2460
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 677-2460
Gr: 5-6 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Canyon High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 23rd St
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 677-2740
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 677-2740
Gr: 9-12 | 1,097 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Sundown Lane Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4546 W Sundown Ln
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2400
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2400
Gr: PK-4 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
City View Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3400 Knoll
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2500
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2500
Gr: PK-4 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Gene Howe Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5108 Pico
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 677-2380
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 677-2380
Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Heritage Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8200 Crestline Dr
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 510-2000
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 510-2000
Gr: PK-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Randall High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9201 Bell St
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2333
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2333
Gr: 9-12 | 1,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1515.
Pinnacle Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4545 Meadow Ridge Dr
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2570
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2570
Gr: 5-6 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1616.
Spring Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Buckston Dr
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 677-2600
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 677-2600
Gr: PK-4 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6407 Lair Rd
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2830
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2830
Gr: PK-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1818.
Midway Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1403 23rd St
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 677-2455
Canyon, TX 79015
(806) 677-2455
Gr: 11-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1919.
Youth Ctr Of High Plains
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9300 S Georgia
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2450
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 677-2450
Gr: 4-11 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
5540 Attebury Rd
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 510-2060
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 510-2060
Gr: 7-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
10576 Arden Rd
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 510-2600
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 510-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Canyon Independent School District?
Canyon Independent School District manages 21 public schools serving 11,565 students.
What is the rank of Canyon Independent School District?
Canyon Independent School District is ranked #140 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Canyon Independent School District?
59% of Canyon Independent School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Canyon Independent School District?
Canyon Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Canyon Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,614 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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