Serving 433 students in grades 6-12, Alba-golden High School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ALBA-GOLDEN H S serves the entire district of Alba, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 97.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the farthest point in the attendance zone located about 12.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alba-golden High School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
433 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Alba-golden High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alba-golden High School is 0.25, 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
#3849 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
10%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
86%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alba-golden High School's ranking?
Alba-golden High School is ranked #3849 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Alba-golden High School often compared to?
Alba-golden High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mineola High School, Quitman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alba-golden High School?
The graduation rate of Alba-golden High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Alba-golden High School?
433 students attend Alba-golden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Alba-golden High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alba-golden High School?
Alba-golden High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alba-golden High School offer ?
Alba-golden High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Alba-golden High School part of?
Alba-golden High School is part of Alba-Golden Independent School District.
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