Serving 437 students in grades 9-12, Tatum High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Tatum High School's attendance zone covers the entire Tatum school district in Tatum, TX, encompassing approximately 114.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tatum High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tatum High School's student population of 437 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
437 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child Matters - Every Day Counts
School Rankings
Tatum High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tatum High School is 0.66, which is more 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
#4037 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
33%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tatum High School's ranking?
Tatum High School is ranked #4037 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tatum High School?
The graduation rate of Tatum High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Tatum High School?
437 students attend Tatum High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Tatum High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tatum High School?
Tatum High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tatum High School offer ?
Tatum High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tatum High School part of?
Tatum High School is part of Tatum Independent School District.
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