Top Rankings
Central Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,522 students in Central 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 Central Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,522 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Independent School District, which is ranked #533 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#511 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
23%
53%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
70%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,583 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,619 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,583
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,619
$14,116
Best Central Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central J High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7622 Us Hwy 69 N
Pollok, TX 75969
(936) 853-2115
Pollok, TX 75969
(936) 853-2115
Grades: 5-8
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8578 Us Hwy 69n
Pollok, TX 75969
(936) 853-9390
Pollok, TX 75969
(936) 853-9390
Grades: PK-4
| 664 students
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7622 Us Hwy 69 N
Pollok, TX 75969
(936) 853-2167
Pollok, TX 75969
(936) 853-2167
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Independent School District?
Central Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,522 students.
What is the rank of Central Independent School District?
Central Independent School District is ranked #533 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Independent School District?
70% of Central Independent School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Independent School District?
Central Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Central Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,619 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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