Serving 318 students in grades 6-8, Buna J High 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: BUNA J H's attendance zone covers the entire district in Buna, TX, encompassing approximately 219.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buna J High School's student population of 318 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Better Cougars
School Rankings
Buna J High 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 Buna J High School is 0.19, 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
#4722 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
90%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buna J High School's ranking?
Buna J High School is ranked #4722 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Buna J High School often compared to?
Buna J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evadale J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Buna J High School?
318 students attend Buna J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Buna J High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buna J High School?
Buna J High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buna J High School offer ?
Buna J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Buna J High School part of?
Buna J High School is part of Buna Independent School District.
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