Top Rankings
Jasper Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,070 students in Jasper Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Jasper Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), 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
2,070 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jasper Independent School District, which is ranked #1118 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
#1124 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
19%
54%
% Black
42%
13%
% White
33%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,776 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,480 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,776
$13,352
Spending / Student
$14,480
$14,079
Best Jasper Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jasper J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 Second St
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 384-3585
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 384-3585
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Jasper High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Bulldog
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 384-3242
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 384-3242
Gr: 9-12 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Parnell Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
151 Park St
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 384-2212
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 384-2212
Gr: 3-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Jean C Few Primary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Bulldog
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 489-9808
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 489-9808
Gr: PK-2 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jasper Independent School District?
Jasper Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,070 students.
What is the rank of Jasper Independent School District?
Jasper Independent School District is ranked #1118 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper Independent School District?
42% of Jasper Independent School District students are Black, 33% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jasper Independent School District?
Jasper Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Jasper Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,480 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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