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 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,872 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 65% 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
7 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
4,872 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
337 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brenham Independent School District, which is ranked #658 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 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#666 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
93%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.3%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
40%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
20%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
35%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,977 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,922 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$73 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$12,977
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$14,922
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Brenham Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brenham J High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Carlee Dr
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3830
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3830
Gr: 7-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Brenham Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Blue Bell Dr
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3880
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3880
Gr: K-4 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1210 S Market St
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3870
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3870
Gr: K-4 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Brenham High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 A H Ehrig Dr
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3800
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Brenham Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Blue Bell Rd
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3845
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3845
Gr: 5-6 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Krause Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 E Stone
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3860
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3860
Gr: PK-4 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
304 Kerr St
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3770
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3770
Gr: PK | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brenham Independent School District?
Brenham Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,872 students.
What is the rank of Brenham Independent School District?
Brenham Independent School District is ranked #658 out of 1,193 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?
40% of Brenham Independent School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 20% 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 Brenham Independent School District?
Brenham Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, 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 $14,922 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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