Glasscock County Independent School District

308 W Chambers
Garden City, TX 79739-0009
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 292 students in Glasscock County Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Glasscock County Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% 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
2 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
292 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Glasscock County Independent School District, which is ranked #30 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#18 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 5%)
75%
44%
75-79%
51%
60-64%
46%
(21-22)
≥50%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
40%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
59%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $49,562 is higher 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 $153,051 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$49,562
$13,387
Spending / Student
$153,051
$14,116

Best Glasscock County Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden City Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
240 W Bearkat Ave
Garden City, TX 79739
(432) 242-1022
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Garden City High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
240 W Bearkat Ave
Garden City, TX 79739
(432) 242-1022
Gr: 6-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Glasscock County Independent School District?
Glasscock County Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 292 students.
What is the rank of Glasscock County Independent School District?
Glasscock County Independent School District is ranked #30 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glasscock County Independent School District?
59% of Glasscock County Independent School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glasscock County Independent School District?
Glasscock County Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Glasscock County Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $153,051 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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