Top Rankings
Daingerfield-Lone Star 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 4 public schools serving 1,026 students in Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), 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
1,026 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District, which is ranked #1038 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
#1041 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.5%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
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
37%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
32%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,790 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,356 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$20 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,790
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,356
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Daingerfield High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 Tiger Dr
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-3968
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-3968
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
South Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Linda Dr
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-3501
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-3501
Gr: 3-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Daingerfield J High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Texas St
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-2261
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-2261
Gr: 6-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
1305 W Watson Blvd
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-2901
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-2901
Gr: PK-2 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District?
Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,026 students.
What is the rank of Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District?
Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District is ranked #1038 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District?
37% of Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District?
Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,356 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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