Harmony High School vs. Gilmer High School
Should I attend Harmony High School or Gilmer 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
Harmony High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Gilmer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 291 students in grades 9-12, Harmony High School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 785 students in grades 9-12, Gilmer High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 38% 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
291 students
785 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2191 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1085 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
78
238
Grade 10 Students
79
193
Grade 11 Students
68
183
Grade 12 Students
66
171
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
17%
20%
% Black
1%
10%
% White
80%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%