For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 686 students in Post 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 Post Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% 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
3 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
686 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Post Independent School District, which is ranked #950 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 90% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#965 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.7%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
63%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
27%
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 $20,469 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,503 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,469
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,503
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Post Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Post High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 W 4th St
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-2770
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-2770
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Post Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 6th St
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-2874
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-2874
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Post Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 W 8th St
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-3414
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-3414
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Post Independent School District?
Post Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 686 students.
What is the rank of Post Independent School District?
Post Independent School District is ranked #950 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Post Independent School District?
63% of Post Independent School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Post Independent School District?
Post Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Post Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,503 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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