Top Rankings
Paris 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 2 public high schools serving 978 students in Paris Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High Schools in Paris Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Paris Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paris High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,561 Schools
# Students
3,832 Students
1,888,482 Students
# Teachers
264 Teachers
125,112 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paris Independent School District, which is ranked #792 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 85% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#802 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
27%
53%
% Black
30%
13%
% White
30%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,441 is higher 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 $12,965 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,441
$13,352
Spending / Student
$12,965
$14,079
Best Paris Independent School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Travis H S Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3270 Graham St
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Paris High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2255 S Collegiate
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7400
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Recent Articles
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.
