Seymour High School is a public high school located in Seymour, Texas, United States and classified as a 2A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is part of the Seymour Independent School District located in central Baylor County.
Serving 157 students in grades 9-12, Seymour High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Seymour High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Seymour school district, covering approximately 908 square miles around the city of Seymour, TX. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 23.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seymour High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Seymour High School's student population of 157 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Motto
Home of the Panthers
School Rankings
Seymour High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seymour High School is 0.51, 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
#1234 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
24%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
66%
24%
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seymour High School's ranking?
Seymour High School is ranked #1234 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Seymour High School?
The graduation rate of Seymour High School is 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Seymour High School?
157 students attend Seymour High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Seymour High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seymour High School?
Seymour High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Seymour High School offer ?
Seymour High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Seymour High School part of?
Seymour High School is part of Seymour Independent School District.
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