Bynum High School is a public high school located in Bynum, Texas. It is part of the Bynum Independent School District located in south central Hill County and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Bynum School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bynum School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bynum School's student population of 184 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Bynum School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bynum 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
#1441 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
37%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
57%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bynum School's ranking?
Bynum School is ranked #1441 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bynum School often compared to?
Bynum Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abbott School, Hillsboro J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bynum School?
The graduation rate of Bynum School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bynum School?
184 students attend Bynum School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bynum School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bynum School?
Bynum School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bynum School offer ?
Bynum School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Bynum School part of?
Bynum School is part of Bynum Independent School District.
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