Chillicothe Independent School District is a public school district based in Chillicothe, Texas. The district covers eastern Hardeman and northwestern Wilbarger counties. In addition to Chillicothe, the district also serves the unincorporated community of Odell.
Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Chillicothe School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: CHILLICOTHE H S's attendance zone encompasses the entire Chillicothe school district, covering approximately 263 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 16.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chillicothe School's student population of 189 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
189 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chillicothe School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chillicothe School is 0.54, 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
#5247 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
59%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red & White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chillicothe School's ranking?
Chillicothe School is ranked #5247 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chillicothe School?
The graduation rate of Chillicothe School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Chillicothe School?
189 students attend Chillicothe School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Chillicothe School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 5% 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 Chillicothe School?
Chillicothe School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chillicothe School offer ?
Chillicothe School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Chillicothe School part of?
Chillicothe School is part of Chillicothe Independent School District.
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