Brenham Independent School District

711 E Mansfield
Brenham, TX 77833-4732
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,865 students in Brenham Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Brenham Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% 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
7 Schools
9,301 Schools
# Students
4,865 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
372 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Brenham Independent School District, which is ranked #658 of all 1,196 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 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#666 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
41%
44%
47%
51%
48%
46%
93%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
39%
53%
% Black
20%
13%
% White
36%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,218 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,489 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,218
$13,398
Spending / Student
$11,489
$14,129

Best Brenham Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brenham J High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 Carlee Dr
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3830
Gr: 7-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Brenham Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Blue Bell Dr
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3880
Gr: K-4 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 S Market St
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3870
Gr: K-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Brenham High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
525 A H Ehrig Dr
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,560 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Brenham Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 S Blue Bell Rd
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3845
Gr: 5-6 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Krause Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 E Stone
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3860
Gr: PK-4 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
304 Kerr St
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3770
Gr: PK | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Brenham Independent School District?
Brenham Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,865 students.
What is the rank of Brenham Independent School District?
Brenham Independent School District is ranked #658 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brenham Independent School District?
39% of Brenham Independent School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brenham Independent School District?
Brenham Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Brenham Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,489 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,865 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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