Top Rankings
Gunter Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,156 students in Gunter Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Gunter Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,273 Schools
# Students
1,156 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gunter Independent School District, which is ranked #188 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
#197 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.1%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
21%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
73%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,222 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,474 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,222
$13,371
Spending / Student
$17,474
$14,099
Best Gunter Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gunter Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 W Elm
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 433-5315
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 433-5315
Gr: PK-4 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Gunter Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 Tiger Ln
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 433-1545
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 433-1545
Gr: 5-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Gunter High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1102 N Preston Rd
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 433-1542
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 433-1542
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson County Special Education Ssa
Special Education School
100 W Pecan
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 696-0015
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 696-0015
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gunter Independent School District?
Gunter Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,156 students.
What is the rank of Gunter Independent School District?
Gunter Independent School District is ranked #188 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gunter Independent School District?
73% of Gunter Independent School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gunter Independent School District?
Gunter Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Gunter Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,474 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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