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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 962 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 65% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% 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
9,273 Schools
# Students
962 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Poth Independent School District, which is ranked #54 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)3.3%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
40%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
59%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,807 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,902 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,807
$13,371
Spending / Student
$10,902
$14,099
Best Poth Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Poth J High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
505 N Dickson St
Poth, TX 78147
(830) 484-3323
Poth, TX 78147
(830) 484-3323
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Poth Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Brinkoeter
Poth, TX 78147
(830) 484-3321
Poth, TX 78147
(830) 484-3321
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Poth Independent School District?
Poth Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 962 students.
What is the rank of Poth Independent School District?
Poth Independent School District is ranked #54 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), 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?
59% of Poth Independent School District students are White, 40% 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 $10,902 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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