Serving 1,101 students in grades 9-12, Jarrell 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% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: JARRELL H S's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Jarrell, TX, covering approximately 82 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jarrell High School's student population of 1,101 students has grown by 79% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,101 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Jarrell 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 Jarrell High School is 0.60, 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
#6772 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
58%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
10%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
24%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jarrell High School's ranking?
Jarrell High School is ranked #6772 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jarrell High School often compared to?
Jarrell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Hill High School, Leander High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jarrell High School?
The graduation rate of Jarrell High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Jarrell High School?
1,101 students attend Jarrell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Jarrell High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jarrell High School?
Jarrell High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jarrell High School offer ?
Jarrell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jarrell High School part of?
Jarrell High School is part of Jarrell Independent School District.
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