Jim Ned High School is a public high school located in Tuscola, Texas, United States and is classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is part of the Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District, which also includes Lawn Elementary, Buffalo Gap Elementary and Jim Ned Middle School.
Serving 464 students in grades 9-12, Jim Ned High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: JIM NED H S is located in Tuscola, TX, and serves a broad attendance zone that covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 363.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 10.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jim Ned High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Jim Ned High School's student population of 464 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
464 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Integrity, Performance, Stability, Forward-thinking, Transparency, Partnership
School Rankings
Jim Ned High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jim Ned High School is 0.31, 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
#2439 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Indian
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jim Ned High School's ranking?
Jim Ned High School is ranked #2439 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jim Ned High School often compared to?
Jim Ned High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wylie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jim Ned High School?
The graduation rate of Jim Ned High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Jim Ned High School?
464 students attend Jim Ned High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Jim Ned High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jim Ned High School?
Jim Ned High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jim Ned High School offer ?
Jim Ned High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jim Ned High School part of?
Jim Ned High School is part of Jim Ned CISD School District.
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