Childress Independent School District

308 3rd St Nw
Childress, TX 79201-4542
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 976 students in Childress Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Childress Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% 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
976 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Childress Independent School District, which is ranked #198 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#203 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
56%
41%
61%
51%
51%
46%
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
39%
53%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
51%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,211 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,539 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,211
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,539
$14,116

Best Childress Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Childress Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 3rd St S E
Childress, TX 79201
(940) 937-6313
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Childress High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 Ave J N W
Childress, TX 79201
(940) 937-6131
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Childress J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Commerce St
Childress, TX 79201
(940) 937-3641
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Childress Independent School District?
Childress Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 976 students.
What is the rank of Childress Independent School District?
Childress Independent School District is ranked #198 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Childress Independent School District?
51% of Childress Independent School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Childress Independent School District?
Childress Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Childress Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,539 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 976 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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