For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,111 students in Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 74% 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
5 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
3,111 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gainesville Independent School District, which is ranked #1038 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 increased 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)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
63%
54%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
26%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,634 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,055 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,634
$13,352
Spending / Student
$11,055
$14,079
Best Gainesville Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gainesville J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4062
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4062
Gr: 7-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
W E Chalmers Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Fm 3092
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4147
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4147
Gr: 2-4 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 S I-35
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5528
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5528
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Gainesville Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 N Grand Ave
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-6662
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-6662
Gr: 5-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
#1 Edison Dr
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Gr: PK-1 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gainesville Independent School District?
Gainesville Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,111 students.
What is the rank of Gainesville Independent School District?
Gainesville Independent School District is ranked #1038 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 Gainesville Independent School District?
63% of Gainesville Independent School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gainesville Independent School District?
Gainesville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Gainesville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,055 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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