Grandfalls-Royalty High School is a public high school located in Grandfalls, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Grandfalls-Royalty Independent School District located in southeast Ward County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Grandfalls-royalty 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Grandfalls-Royalty School encompasses the entire Grandfalls school district, covering approximately 183 square miles. Families within this zone typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 6.9 miles and the furthest point located 13.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grandfalls-royalty School's student population of 157 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
157 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Grandfalls-royalty 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 Grandfalls-royalty School is 0.48, 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
#7865 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cowboy/cowgirl
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grandfalls-royalty School's ranking?
Grandfalls-royalty School is ranked #7865 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grandfalls-royalty School?
The graduation rate of Grandfalls-royalty School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Grandfalls-royalty School?
157 students attend Grandfalls-royalty School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Grandfalls-royalty School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grandfalls-royalty School?
Grandfalls-royalty School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grandfalls-royalty School offer ?
Grandfalls-royalty School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Grandfalls-royalty School part of?
Grandfalls-royalty School is part of Grandfalls-Royalty Independent School District.
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