Hooks High School is a public high school located in Hooks, Texas. It is the sole high school in the Hooks Independent School District and is classified as a 3A school by the University Interscholastic League.
Serving 334 students in grades 9-12, Hooks High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Hooks H S's attendance zone covers the entire Hooks school district, encompassing approximately 64.4 square miles in Hooks, TX. Families typically experience a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 9.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hooks High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hooks High School's student population of 334 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
334 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hooks High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hooks High School is 0.52, 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
#2099 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
54%
Black
14%
13%
White
67%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hooks High School's ranking?
Hooks High School is ranked #2099 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hooks High School often compared to?
Hooks High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dekalb High School, James Bowie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hooks High School?
The graduation rate of Hooks High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Hooks High School?
334 students attend Hooks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Hooks High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hooks High School?
Hooks High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hooks High School offer ?
Hooks High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hooks High School part of?
Hooks High School is part of Hooks Independent School District.
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