Grapeland High School is a public high school located in the city of Grapeland, Texas and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Grapeland Independent School District located in north central Houston County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 104 students in grades 6-8, Grapeland J High 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: GRAPELAND J H's attendance zone covers the entire Grapeland, TX school district, encompassing approximately 227.5 square miles. Families typically drive 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge located about 15.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grapeland J High School's student population of 104 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Sandie Pride Never Dies
School Rankings
Grapeland J High 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 Grapeland J High School is 0.56, 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
#5156 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
9%
54%
Black
20%
13%
White
63%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
School Mascot
Sandies/sandiettes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grapeland J High School's ranking?
Grapeland J High School is ranked #5156 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Grapeland J High School often compared to?
Grapeland J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crockett J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Grapeland J High School?
104 students attend Grapeland J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Grapeland J High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grapeland J High School?
Grapeland J High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grapeland J High School offer ?
Grapeland J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Grapeland J High School part of?
Grapeland J High School is part of Grapeland Independent School District.
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