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 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 317 students in Childress Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High School in Childress Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Childress Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Childress High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
978 Students
1,886,201 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
125,103 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Childress Independent School District, which is ranked #221 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#228 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.6%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
40%
53%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
50%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,180 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,513 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,180
$13,371
Spending / Student
$12,513
$14,099
Best Childress Independent School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Childress High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Ave J N W
Childress, TX 79201
(940) 937-6131
Childress, TX 79201
(940) 937-6131
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Recent Articles
Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Learn how to evaluate gifted, honors, and advanced academic programs in public schools, including admission criteria, equity, and the questions every parent should ask.
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Discover how to determine if your child is ready for algebra before middle school, including the questions parents should ask and the skills students need to succeed.
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
Learn how to evaluate reading instruction in your neighborhood elementary school by recognizing effective literacy practices, asking the right questions, and understanding what quality reading instruction looks like.
