For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,474 students in Buna 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 Buna Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
3 Schools
9,273 Schools
# Students
1,474 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Buna Independent School District, which is ranked #501 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#514 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.2%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
4%
54%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
90%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,249 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,932 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,249
$13,371
Spending / Student
$12,932
$14,099
Best Buna Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buna Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 Cr 725
Buna, TX 77612
(409) 994-4840
Buna, TX 77612
(409) 994-4840
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Buna J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
177 Fm 253
Buna, TX 77612
(409) 994-4860
Buna, TX 77612
(409) 994-4860
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Buna High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 County Rd 734
Buna, TX 77612
(409) 994-4811
Buna, TX 77612
(409) 994-4811
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buna Independent School District?
Buna Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,474 students.
What is the rank of Buna Independent School District?
Buna Independent School District is ranked #501 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Buna Independent School District?
90% of Buna Independent School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buna Independent School District?
Buna Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Buna Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,932 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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