Anthony Independent School District

840 Sixth St
Anthony, TX 79821
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Anthony Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 752 students in Anthony Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Anthony Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
752 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Anthony Independent School District, which is ranked #780 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 95% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#807 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
41%
43%
51%
37%
46%
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
97%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
2%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,876 is higher 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 $14,449 is higher 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
$11 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,876
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,449
$14,116

Best Anthony Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anthony Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
813 6th St
Anthony, TX 79821
(915) 886-6530
Grades: 6-8
| 183 students
Rank: #22.
Anthony High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
825 Wildcat Dr
Anthony, TX 79821
(915) 886-6550
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Sixth St
Anthony, TX 79821
(915) 886-6510
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Anthony Independent School District?
Anthony Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 752 students.
What is the rank of Anthony Independent School District?
Anthony Independent School District is ranked #780 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anthony Independent School District?
97% of Anthony Independent School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anthony Independent School District?
Anthony Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Anthony Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,449 is higher 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: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 752 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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