North Hopkins High School is a public high school located outside unincorporated Birthright, Texas and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the North Hopkins Independent School District located in north central Hopkins County.
Serving 231 students in grades 7-12, North Hopkins 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: NORTH HOPKINS H S's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Sulphur Springs, TX, covering approximately 103.2 square miles. Most students typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 5.9 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge reaching 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Hopkins High School's student population of 231 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
231 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1942
School Calendar
School Motto
Every day is a great day to be a PANTHER!!!!!!
School Rankings
North Hopkins 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 North Hopkins High School is 0.45, 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
#3022 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)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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
≥90%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Hopkins High School's ranking?
North Hopkins High School is ranked #3022 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Hopkins High School?
The graduation rate of North Hopkins High School is 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend North Hopkins High School?
231 students attend North Hopkins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of North Hopkins High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Hopkins High School?
North Hopkins High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Hopkins High School offer ?
North Hopkins High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is North Hopkins High School part of?
North Hopkins High School is part of North Hopkins Independent School District.
School Reviews
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