Borden County Independent School District

240 W Kincaid
Gail, TX 79738
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 249 students in Borden County Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Borden County Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,244 Schools
# Students
249 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Borden County Independent School District, which is ranked #42 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#40 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 5%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

72%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

70-74%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

60-69%
46%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
7.6%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.64

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
29%
54%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
13%
% White
71%
24%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $50,233 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $52,514 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$85,353 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$13 MM
$91,739 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$50,233
$15,449

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$52,514
$16,605

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Borden County Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Borden County School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
240 W Kincaid St
Gail, TX 79738
(806) 756-4450
Gr: PK-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Borden County Independent School District?
Borden County Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 249 students.
What is the rank of Borden County Independent School District?
Borden County Independent School District is ranked #42 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Borden County Independent School District?
71% of Borden County Independent School District students are White, and 29% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Borden County Independent School District?
Borden County Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Borden County Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $52,514 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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