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Silsbee Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,654 students in Silsbee Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Silsbee Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), 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
2,654 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Silsbee Independent School District, which is ranked #1054 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1054 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
8%
53%
% Black
20%
13%
% White
65%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,111 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,927 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,111
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,927
$14,116
Best Silsbee Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silsbee Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
770 S 7th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7856
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7856
Grades: 1-5
| 959 students
Rank: #22.
Edwards-johnson Memorial Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Hwy 327 E
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Rank: #33.
Silsbee High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Hwy 96 N
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7877
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7877
Grades: 9-12
| 825 students
Rank: n/an/a
605 Woodrow St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7850
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7850
Grades: PK-K
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Silsbee Independent School District?
Silsbee Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,654 students.
What is the rank of Silsbee Independent School District?
Silsbee Independent School District is ranked #1054 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Silsbee Independent School District?
65% of Silsbee Independent School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Silsbee Independent School District?
Silsbee Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Silsbee Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,927 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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