Needville Independent School District

16319 Hwy 36
Needville, TX 77461-0412
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Needville 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,598 students in Needville 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 Needville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% 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
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,598 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
249 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Needville Independent School District, which is ranked #129 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 98% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#130 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
61%
44%
66%
51%
67%
46%
98%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
49%
53%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
44%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,978 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,020 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,978
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,020
$14,116

Best Needville Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Needville Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16319 Fritzella
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-3027
Gr: 4-6 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Needville J High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16430 Hwy 36 S
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-4250
Gr: 7-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Needville Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3600 Margaret St
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-4241
Gr: PK-3 | 1,105 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Needville High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Fritzella
Needville, TX 77461
(979) 793-4158
Gr: 9-12 | 1,120 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Needville Independent School District?
Needville Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,598 students.
What is the rank of Needville Independent School District?
Needville Independent School District is ranked #129 out of 1,196 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Needville Independent School District?
49% of Needville Independent School District students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Needville Independent School District?
Needville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Needville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,020 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,598 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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