Hooks Independent School District

100 E 5th St
Hooks, TX 75561
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 914 students in Hooks 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 Hooks Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,273 Schools
# Students
914 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hooks Independent School District, which is ranked #236 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#240 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
55%
44%
59%
51%
51%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%
(2022-23)
15.4%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
8%
54%
% Black
13%
13%
% White
66%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,794 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 $12,167 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,794
$13,371
Spending / Student
$12,167
$14,099

Best Hooks Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hooks Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Precinct Rd
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2291
Gr: PK-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Hooks High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Ave A
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2215
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Hooks J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3921 Fm 560
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2568
Gr: 5-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hooks Independent School District?
Hooks Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 914 students.
What is the rank of Hooks Independent School District?
Hooks Independent School District is ranked #236 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%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hooks Independent School District?
66% of Hooks Independent School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hooks Independent School District?
Hooks Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Hooks Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,167 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 914 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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