Paint Rock Independent School District

698 S Sims St
Paint Rock, TX 76866-0277
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 299 students in Paint Rock Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Paint Rock Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% 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
5 Schools
9,245 Schools
# Students
299 Students
5,525,134 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
368,175 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Paint Rock Independent School District, which is ranked #953 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#960 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
44%
40-44%
51%
30-39%
46%
(21-22)
≥50%
90%
(2022-23)
15.5%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
46%
54%
% Black
6%
13%
% White
41%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,893 is higher than the state median of $15,448. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,746 is higher than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$85,353 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$91,739 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,893
$15,448
Spending / Student
$16,746
$16,604

Best Paint Rock Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paint Rock School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
698 S Sims St
Paint Rock, TX 76866
(325) 732-4314
Gr: PK-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Garza County Rjc
Alternative School
800 N Ave F
Paint Rock, TX 76866
(325) 732-4314
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Mosaic Academy
Alternative School
1515 5th St
Paint Rock, TX 76866
(325) 732-4314
Gr: 1-11 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
917 Midwestern Pkwy
Paint Rock, TX 76866
(325) 732-4314
Gr: 2-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Paint Rock Panther Academy
Alternative School
3712 Wichita St
Paint Rock, TX 76866
(325) 732-4314
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Paint Rock Independent School District?
Paint Rock Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 299 students.
What is the rank of Paint Rock Independent School District?
Paint Rock Independent School District is ranked #953 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paint Rock Independent School District?
46% of Paint Rock Independent School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paint Rock Independent School District?
Paint Rock Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Paint Rock Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,746 is higher than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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