Priddy High School or Priddy School is a 1A public high school located in Priddy, Texas, United States. It is part of the Priddy Independent School District located in northeastern Mills County. In 2011, the school was rated "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Priddy School ranks in the bottom 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Priddy School's student population of 119 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue, Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Priddy School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Priddy School is 0.31, 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
#4445 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
81%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Piracy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Priddy School's ranking?
Priddy School is ranked #4445 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Priddy School?
The graduation rate of Priddy School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Priddy School?
119 students attend Priddy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Priddy School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Priddy School?
Priddy School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Priddy School offer ?
Priddy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Priddy School part of?
Priddy School is part of Priddy Independent School District.
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