Top Rankings
Bushland Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,434 students in Bushland Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Bushland Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
4 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
1,434 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bushland Independent School District, which is ranked #114 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
#116 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.8%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
13%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% White
73%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,092 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $49,932 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 151% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$72 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,092
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$49,932
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bushland Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bushland J High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 S Fm 2381
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 359-5418
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 359-5418
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Bushland Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 S Blessen Rd
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 349-1142
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 349-1142
Gr: PK-2 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Bushland High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18701 Jim Line Rd
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 322-1184
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 322-1184
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
20101 25th St
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 359-5410
Bushland, TX 79012
(806) 359-5410
Gr: 3-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bushland Independent School District?
Bushland Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,434 students.
What is the rank of Bushland Independent School District?
Bushland Independent School District is ranked #114 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bushland Independent School District?
73% of Bushland Independent School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bushland Independent School District?
Bushland Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Bushland Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $49,932 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 151% over four school years.
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