Jay High School vs. Holmes High School
Should I attend Jay High School or Holmes 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
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Top Rankings
Jay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Most improved public schools
Holmes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,484 students in grades 9-12, Jay 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 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,576 students in grades 9-12, Holmes 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% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,484 students
2,576 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
171 teachers
161 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5294 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#5137 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Graduation Rate
82%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
808
801
Grade 10 Students
608
637
Grade 11 Students
581
605
Grade 12 Students
487
533
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
85%
85%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
7%
6%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
77%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
