Top Rankings
Gatesville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,695 students in Gatesville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Gatesville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
2,695 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gatesville Independent School District, which is ranked #618 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#617 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
25%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
67%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,550 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,280 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,550
$13,387
Spending / Student
$15,280
$14,117
Best Gatesville Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gatesville Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2537 E Main St
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-7262
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-7262
Gr: 1-3 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Gatesville J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 S Lovers Ln
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-8271
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-8271
Gr: 7-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Gatesville Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Hornet Way
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-2526
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-2526
Gr: 4-6 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Gatesville High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Lovers Ln
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-8281
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-8281
Gr: 9-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
308 Hornet Way
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-7264
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-7264
Gr: PK-K | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gatesville Independent School District?
Gatesville Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,695 students.
What is the rank of Gatesville Independent School District?
Gatesville Independent School District is ranked #618 out of 1,196 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gatesville Independent School District?
67% of Gatesville Independent School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gatesville Independent School District?
Gatesville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Gatesville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,280 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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