Top Rankings
Poth Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 949 students in Poth Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Poth Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% 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
949 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Poth Independent School District, which is ranked #40 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
42%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
57%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,982 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,052 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,982
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,052
$14,116
Best Poth Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poth High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
506 N Dickson St
Poth, TX 78147
(830) 484-3322
Poth, TX 78147
(830) 484-3322
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Poth J High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
505 N Dickson St
Poth, TX 78147
(830) 484-3323
Poth, TX 78147
(830) 484-3323
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #33.
Poth Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 Brinkoeter
Poth, TX 78147
(830) 484-3321
Poth, TX 78147
(830) 484-3321
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: n/an/a
Floresville Alternative Center
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Floresville, TX 78114
(830) 393-5300
Floresville, TX 78114
(830) 393-5300
Grades: 7
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Poth Independent School District?
Poth Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 949 students.
What is the rank of Poth Independent School District?
Poth Independent School District is ranked #40 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Poth Independent School District?
57% of Poth Independent School District students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Poth Independent School District?
Poth Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Poth Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,052 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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