Mount Vernon High School is a public high school in Mount Vernon, Texas, United States. It is part of the Mount Vernon Independent School District and classified as a 3A school by the University Interscholastic League. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 511 students in grades 9-12, Mt Vernon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MT VERNON H S serves an attendance zone that covers the entire Mount Vernon, TX school district, encompassing approximately 251.8 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive time of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Vernon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mt Vernon High School's student population of 511 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
511 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mt Vernon 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 Mt Vernon High School is 0.55, 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
#3832 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
28%
54%
Black
4%
13%
White
61%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
Tiger/lady Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Vernon High School's ranking?
Mt Vernon High School is ranked #3832 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mt Vernon High School often compared to?
Mt Vernon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winnsboro High School, Mt Vernon Elementary School, Mt Vernon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Vernon High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Vernon High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Mt Vernon High School?
511 students attend Mt Vernon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mt Vernon High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Vernon High School?
Mt Vernon High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt Vernon High School offer ?
Mt Vernon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mt Vernon High School part of?
Mt Vernon High School is part of Mount Vernon Independent School District.
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