Top Rankings
Forney ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 14,349 students in Forney ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Forney ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
19 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
14,349 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
868 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Forney ISD School District, which is ranked #450 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#451 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.64
# American Indian Students
46 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
286 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,132 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
53%
# Black Students
4,470 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
31%
13%
# White Students
4,854 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
34%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
537 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
323
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
1,034
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
999
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,057
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,046
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,046
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,077
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,112
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,187
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,169
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,345
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,101
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,025
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
828
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,347 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,597 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$149 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$253 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,347
$13,640
Spending / Student
$17,597
$14,384
Best Forney ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forney High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1800 Fm 741 S
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4200
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,008 students
Rank: #22.
Claybon Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1011 Fm 741
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4305
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4305
Grades: K-4
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12755 Fm 1641
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4320
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4320
Grades: PK-4
| 762 students
Rank: #44.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 S Bois D Arc
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4325
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4325
Grades: K-4
| 611 students
Rank: #55.
Rhea Int
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Monitor Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4360
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4360
Grades: 5-6
| 763 students
Rank: #66.
Warren Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
811 S Bois D Arc
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4250
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4250
Grades: 7-8
| 859 students
Rank: #77.
Criswell Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Hwy 740 N
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4310
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4310
Grades: PK-4
| 754 students
Rank: #88.
North Forney High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6170 N Mason Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4210
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4210
Grades: 9-12
| 2,291 students
Rank: #99.
Crosby Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
495 Diamond Creek Dr
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4315
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4315
Grades: PK-4
| 681 students
Rank: #1010.
Brown Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Windmill Farms Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4260
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4260
Grades: 7-8
| 583 students
Rank: #1111.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 S Bois D Arc
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4330
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4330
Grades: K-4
| 749 students
Rank: #1212.
Smith Int
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Iron Gate Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4365
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4365
Grades: 5-6
| 521 students
Rank: #1313.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Concord Dr
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4300
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4300
Grades: K-4
| 603 students
Rank: n/an/a
Forney Learning Academy
Alternative School
309 S Bois D Arc St
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4150
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4150
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1130 S Ravenhill Rd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4295
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4295
Grades: PK-4
| 830 students
Rank: n/an/a
651 Innovation Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4270
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4270
Grades: 7-8
| 914 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 S Bois D Arc
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4100
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4100
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1896 S Gateway Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4100
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4100
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forney ISD School District?
Forney ISD School District manages 19 public schools serving 14,349 students.
What is the rank of Forney ISD School District?
Forney ISD School District is ranked #450 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Forney ISD School District?
34% of Forney ISD School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forney ISD School District?
Forney ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Forney ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,597 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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