Coleman High School is a public high school located in Coleman, Texas and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Coleman Independent School District located in central Coleman County. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given a "B" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 233 students in grades 5-8, Coleman J High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coleman J H's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Coleman, TX, encompassing approximately 462.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being around 15 miles and the furthest edge reaching 25.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coleman J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Coleman J High School's student population of 233 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
233 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coleman J 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 Coleman J High 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
#3238 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
31%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
61%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bluecat/bluekatts
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coleman J High School's ranking?
Coleman J High School is ranked #3238 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Coleman J High School?
233 students attend Coleman J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Coleman J High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coleman J High School?
Coleman J High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coleman J High School offer ?
Coleman J High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Coleman J High School part of?
Coleman J High School is part of Coleman Independent School District.
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