Top Rankings
Pittsburg Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,245 students in Pittsburg Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Pittsburg Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% 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
9,244 Schools
# Students
2,245 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pittsburg Independent School District, which is ranked #299 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.
Overall District Rank
#301 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.4%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
47%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
15%
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
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,098 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,067 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$32 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,098
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,067
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Pittsburg Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittsburg Intermediate School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
209 Lafeyette
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 855-3395
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 855-3395
Gr: 5-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Pittsburg J High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
313 Broach St
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-6432
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-6432
Gr: 7-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Pittsburg High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Texas St
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-3646
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-3646
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Pittsburg Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Fulton St
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-6472
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-6472
Gr: 2-4 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
405 Broach St
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-6482
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-6482
Gr: PK-1 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pittsburg Independent School District?
Pittsburg Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,245 students.
What is the rank of Pittsburg Independent School District?
Pittsburg Independent School District is ranked #299 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburg Independent School District?
47% of Pittsburg Independent School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pittsburg Independent School District?
Pittsburg Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Pittsburg Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,067 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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