Borden County High School or Borden County School is a public high school located in Gail, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Borden County Independent School District located in central Borden County.
Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Borden County School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Borden County School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Gail, TX, encompassing approximately 908.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 23.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Borden County School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Borden County School's student population of 249 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Borden County School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Borden County School is 0.42, 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
#586 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Hispanic
29%
54%
White
71%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
colombia blue, red, and white
School Mascot
Coyote
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Borden County School's ranking?
Borden County School is ranked #586 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Borden County School?
The graduation rate of Borden County School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Borden County School?
249 students attend Borden County School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Borden County School students are White, and 29% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Borden County School?
Borden County School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Borden County School offer ?
Borden County School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Borden County School part of?
Borden County School is part of Borden County Independent School District.
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