Garrison Independent School District

459 N Us Hwy 59
Garrison, TX 75946-2117
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 771 students in Garrison Independent 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 Garrison Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
771 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Garrison Independent School District, which is ranked #384 of all 1,196 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#381 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
48%
44%
56%
51%
40-44%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
15%
53%
% Black
18%
13%
% White
62%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,846 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,304 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,846
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,304
$14,117

Best Garrison Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
459 N Us Hwy 59
Garrison, TX 75946
(936) 347-7010
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Garrison Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
459 N Us Hwy 59
Garrison, TX 75946
(936) 347-7020
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Garrison High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
459 N Us Hwy 59
Garrison, TX 75946
(936) 347-7030
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Nacogdoches County Daep Coop
Alternative School
459 N Us Hwy 59
Garrison, TX 75946
(936) 347-7000
Gr: 9 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Garrison Independent School District?
Garrison Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 771 students.
What is the rank of Garrison Independent School District?
Garrison Independent School District is ranked #384 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Garrison Independent School District?
62% of Garrison Independent School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garrison Independent School District?
Garrison Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Garrison Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,304 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 771 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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