Rice High School is a public high school located in the city of Rice, Texas, USA and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Rice Independent School District located in north central Navarro County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 328 students in grades 9-12, Rice High School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rice High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Rice High School's student population of 328 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Rice High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rice High School is 0.47, 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
#2786 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
69%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
24%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog/lady Dog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rice High School's ranking?
Rice High School is ranked #2786 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rice High School often compared to?
Rice High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mildred High School, Kerens School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rice High School?
The graduation rate of Rice High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rice High School?
328 students attend Rice High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Rice High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rice High School?
Rice High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rice High School offer ?
Rice High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rice High School part of?
Rice High School is part of Rice Independent School District.
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