Graham High School is a public high school located in Graham, Texas, United States and classified as a 4A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is part of the Graham Independent School District located in central Young County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 688 students in grades 9-12, Graham High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 14:1 is equal to 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Graham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Graham High School's student population of 688 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
688 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Graham High 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 Graham High School is 0.49, 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
#1623 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
65%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graham High School's ranking?
Graham High School is ranked #1623 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Graham High School often compared to?
Graham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frisco High School, Olney High School, Newcastle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Graham High School?
The graduation rate of Graham High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Graham High School?
688 students attend Graham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Graham High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graham High School?
Graham High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Graham High School offer ?
Graham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Graham High School part of?
Graham High School is part of Graham Independent School District.
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