Big Sandy High School vs. New Diana High School
Should I attend Big Sandy High School or New Diana High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Big Sandy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
New Diana High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 199 students in grades 9-12, Big Sandy High 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
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 Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 348 students in grades 9-12, New Diana High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
199 students
348 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4297 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3295 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
60
90
Grade 10 Students
43
91
Grade 11 Students
45
79
Grade 12 Students
51
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
13%
% Black
11%
8%
% White
70%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
