Petersburg High School is a public high school located in Petersburg, Texas, a small farming community in the southern panhandle portion of the state and classified as a 1A school by the UIL.
Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Petersburg 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 45-49% (which is higher than 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Petersburg School serves the entire district of Petersburg, TX, encompassing approximately 152.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance area located about 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Petersburg School's student population of 243 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Petersburg 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 Petersburg School is 0.43, 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
#2600 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
71%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
26%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Buffalo/lady Buff
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petersburg School's ranking?
Petersburg School is ranked #2600 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?
45-49% 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 Petersburg School?
The graduation rate of Petersburg School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Petersburg School?
243 students attend Petersburg School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Petersburg School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Petersburg School?
Petersburg School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Petersburg School offer ?
Petersburg School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Petersburg School part of?
Petersburg School is part of Petersburg Independent School District.
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