Albany Independent School District

501 E S First St
Albany, TX 76430-0188
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 496 students in Albany Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Albany Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
496 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Albany Independent School District, which is ranked #601 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#556 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
40%
41%
51%
51%
50-54%
46%
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
18%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
77%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,294 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,929 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,294
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,929
$14,116

Best Albany Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nancy Smith Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
741 Griffin Rd
Albany, TX 76430
(325) 762-3384
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Albany Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E S First St
Albany, TX 76430
(325) 762-3974
Grades: 7-12
| 236 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Albany Independent School District?
Albany Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 496 students.
What is the rank of Albany Independent School District?
Albany Independent School District is ranked #601 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany Independent School District?
77% of Albany Independent School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Albany Independent School District?
Albany Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Albany Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,929 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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