Paris Independent School District

1920 Clarksville
Paris, TX 75460
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,868 students in Paris Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Paris Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
3,868 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
297 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Paris Independent School District, which is ranked #750 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#762 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
41%
43%
51%
40%
46%
98%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
26%
53%
% Black
30%
13%
% White
32%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,316 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,844 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,316
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,844
$14,116

Best Paris Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paris High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2255 S Collegiate
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 959 students
Rank: #22.
Travis H S Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3270 Graham St
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Paris J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Jefferson Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7434
Grades: 7-8
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
Justiss Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 18th N W
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7458
Grades: K-4
| 578 students
Rank: #55.
Aikin Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Pine Mill Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7443
Grades: K-4
| 924 students
Rank: #66.
Crockett Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
655 S Collegiate Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Grades: 5-6
| 549 students
Rank: n/an/a
655 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7466
Grades: PK
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
1350 6th N E
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7469
Grades: PK
| 198 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Paris Independent School District?
Paris Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,868 students.
What is the rank of Paris Independent School District?
Paris Independent School District is ranked #750 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paris Independent School District?
32% of Paris Independent School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paris Independent School District?
Paris Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Paris Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,844 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,868 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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