Serving 302 students in grades 9-12, Prairiland High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairiland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Prairiland High School's student population of 302 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairiland High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairiland High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2010 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
11%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
84%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairiland High School's ranking?
Prairiland High School is ranked #2010 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Prairiland High School often compared to?
Prairiland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paris High School, North Lamar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Prairiland High School?
The graduation rate of Prairiland High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Prairiland High School?
302 students attend Prairiland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Prairiland High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairiland High School?
Prairiland High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prairiland High School offer ?
Prairiland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Prairiland High School part of?
Prairiland High School is part of Prairiland ISD School District.
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