Rains High School

1755 W Us Hwy 69
Emory, TX 75440
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rains High School serves 489 students in grades 9-12.
Rains High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rains High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Rains High School's student population of 489 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
489 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Rains High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Rains High School is 0.40, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#5041 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
17%
53%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
76%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.40
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Graduation Rate
(18-19)
85-89%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rains High School's ranking?
Rains High School is ranked #5041 out of 8,079 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rains High School?
The graduation rate of Rains High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Rains High School?
489 students attend Rains High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Rains High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rains High School?
Rains High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rains High School offer ?
Rains High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rains High School part of?
Rains High School is part of Rains Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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