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 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Petersburg School ranks in the top 30% 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 41%). 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Petersburg School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Petersburg School's student population of 274 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Petersburg School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Petersburg School is 0.44, 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
#2014 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
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
69%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
29%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Buffalo/lady Buff
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Petersburg School's ranking?
Petersburg School is ranked #2014 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
274 students attend Petersburg School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Petersburg School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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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