Gold-Burg High School or Gold-Burg Secondary School is a 1A public high school located near unincorporated Stoneburg, Texas but has a Bowie mailing address. It is part of the Gold-Burg Independent School District located in western Montague County and is a consolidation of Ringgold and Stoneburg.
Serving 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gold Burg 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Gold Burg School encompasses the entire Bowie school district, covering approximately 154.1 square miles. Parents can expect a typical driving time of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gold Burg School's student population of 148 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
148 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Gold Burg 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 Gold Burg School is 0.51, 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
#5247 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
27%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
65%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gold Burg School's ranking?
Gold Burg School is ranked #5247 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gold Burg School often compared to?
Gold Burg Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montague Elementary School, Nocona Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gold Burg School?
The graduation rate of Gold Burg School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gold Burg School?
148 students attend Gold Burg School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Gold Burg School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gold Burg School?
Gold Burg School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gold Burg School offer ?
Gold Burg School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Gold Burg School part of?
Gold Burg School is part of Gold Burg Independent School District.
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