Top Rankings
Royse City 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 10,034 students in Royse City Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Royse City Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% 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
12 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
10,034 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
661 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Royse City Independent School District, which is ranked #422 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 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#420 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.5%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
36%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
17%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
40%
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 $12,156 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,162 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$202 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,156
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,162
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Royse City Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miss May Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Miss May Dr
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 635-5006
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 635-5006
Gr: PK-5 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Fm 1777 Bulldog Blvd
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-9549
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-9549
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Anita Scott Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Erby Campbell Blvd
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-3300
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Fm 35
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-3304
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-3304
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Harry Herndon Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Blackland Rd
Royse City, TX 75189
(469) 721-8101
Royse City, TX 75189
(469) 721-8101
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Bobby Summers Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2050 C D Boren Pkwy
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 635-5011
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 635-5011
Gr: 6-8 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Ruth Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Fm 1777
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-3301
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-3301
Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Royse City High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Fm 2642
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-9991
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-9991
Gr: 9-12 | 2,834 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Ouida Baley Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1310 E Hwy 66
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-9544
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-9544
Gr: 6-8 | 1,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
1400 Fm 1777
Royse City, TX 75189
(469) 721-8103
Royse City, TX 75189
(469) 721-8103
Gr: PK | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
1274 Crenshaw Rd
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-2413
Royse City, TX 75189
(972) 636-2413
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Royse City Independent School District?
Royse City Independent School District manages 12 public schools serving 10,034 students.
What is the rank of Royse City Independent School District?
Royse City Independent School District is ranked #422 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Royse City Independent School District?
40% of Royse City Independent School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Royse City Independent School District?
Royse City Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Royse City Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,162 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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