Serving 258 students in grades 9-12, Nocona High School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is lower than 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 38% 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: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Nocona High School's attendance zone covers the entire Nocona school district, encompassing approximately 160.3 square miles in Nocona, TX. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 6.9 miles and the furthest edge at 14.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nocona High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Nocona High School's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
258 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Nocona 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 Nocona High School is 0.51, 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
#5307 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
33%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
62%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
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%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
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 Nocona High School's ranking?
Nocona High School is ranked #5307 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nocona High School?
The graduation rate of Nocona High School is 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Nocona High School?
258 students attend Nocona High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Nocona High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nocona High School?
Nocona High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nocona High School offer ?
Nocona High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nocona High School part of?
Nocona High School is part of Nocona Independent School District.
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