Clarksville Independent School District

1500 W Main St
Clarksville, TX 75426-1016
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10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 500 students in Clarksville Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Clarksville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
6,842 Schools
# Students
500 Students
3,732,647 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
250,039 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Clarksville Independent School District, which is ranked #1129 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1143 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

20%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

31%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
46%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
29.6%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.64

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
26%
54%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
43%
13%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
19%
24%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,046 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,638 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 97% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$85,353 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$19 MM
$91,739 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$23,046
$15,449

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$38,638
$16,605

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Clarksville Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheatham Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1106 Clarence Nix Jr Dr
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Clarksville Middle And High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 S Donoho St
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Gr: 6-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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