Jasper Independent School District

128 Park St
Jasper, TX 75951-3466
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,070 students in Jasper Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Jasper Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% 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
4 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
2,070 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jasper Independent School District, which is ranked #1117 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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1124 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

24%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

29%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

25%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
22.6%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.64

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%

Showing 2004–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
19%
54%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
42%
13%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
33%
24%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,999 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,721 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$85,353 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$43 MM
$91,739 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,999
$15,449

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$20,721
$16,605

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Jasper Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jasper J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Second St
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 384-3585
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Jasper High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Bulldog
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 384-3242
Gr: 9-12 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Parnell Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Park St
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 384-2212
Gr: 3-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Jean C Few Primary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Bulldog
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 489-9808
Gr: PK-2 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jasper Independent School District?
Jasper Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,070 students.
What is the rank of Jasper Independent School District?
Jasper Independent School District is ranked #1117 out of 1,193 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper Independent School District?
42% of Jasper Independent School District students are Black, 33% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jasper Independent School District?
Jasper Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Jasper Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,721 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,070 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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