LaPoynor High School is a public high school located just outside the unincorporated community of Larue, Texas, USA and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is a part of the LaPoynor Independent School District located in southeastern Henderson County.
Serving 98 students in grades 6-8, Lapoynor J 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LAPOYNOR J H's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Larue, TX, encompassing approximately 150.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lapoynor J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lapoynor J High School's student population of 98 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
98 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lapoynor J 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 Lapoynor J High School is 0.30, 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)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
9%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
Flyer/lady Flyer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lapoynor J High School's ranking?
Lapoynor J 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 Lapoynor J High School often compared to?
Lapoynor J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Athens Middle School, Trinidad 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).
How many students attend Lapoynor J High School?
98 students attend Lapoynor J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lapoynor J High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lapoynor J High School?
Lapoynor J High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lapoynor J High School offer ?
Lapoynor J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lapoynor J High School part of?
Lapoynor J High School is part of Lapoynor Independent School District.
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