Presley High School is a public high school located in Sonora, Texas and classified as a 6A school by the UIL. It is part of the Sonora Independent School District which covers all of Sutton County. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 278 students in grades 7-12, Sonora Secondary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sonora High School's attendance zone covers the entire Sonora, TX school district, encompassing approximately 1,454.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 36.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonora Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Sonora Secondary School's student population of 278 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sonora Secondary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonora Secondary School is 0.34, 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
#2156 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
79%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
21%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bronco
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonora Secondary School's ranking?
Sonora Secondary School is ranked #2156 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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 Sonora Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Sonora Secondary School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sonora Secondary School?
278 students attend Sonora Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Sonora Secondary School students are Hispanic, and 21% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sonora Secondary School?
Sonora Secondary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sonora Secondary School offer ?
Sonora Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sonora Secondary School part of?
Sonora Secondary School is part of Sonora Independent School District.
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