Northside School is a public high school located approximately 12 miles north of Vernon, Texas. It is part of the Northside Independent School District located in northwestern Wilbarger County. As the school has a Vernon, Texas mailing address, it is often referred to as Vernon Northside.
Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Northside School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Northside School's student population of 234 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1936
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Northside School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northside School is 0.53, 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
#4419 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
64%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indian
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northside School's ranking?
Northside School is ranked #4419 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Northside School often compared to?
Northside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vernon High School, Harrold School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northside School?
The graduation rate of Northside School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Northside School?
234 students attend Northside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Northside School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northside School?
Northside School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northside School offer ?
Northside School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Northside School part of?
Northside School is part of Northside Independent School District.
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