Top Rankings
Tenaha Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 414 students in Tenaha Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Tenaha Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,273 Schools
# Students
414 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tenaha Independent School District, which is ranked #688 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
#690 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8.6%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
52%
54%
% Black
24%
13%
% White
22%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,792 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,973 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,792
$13,371
Spending / Student
$17,973
$14,099
Best Tenaha Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tenaha Schools
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
138 College St
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tenaha Independent School District?
Tenaha Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 414 students.
What is the rank of Tenaha Independent School District?
Tenaha Independent School District is ranked #688 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tenaha Independent School District?
52% of Tenaha Independent School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tenaha Independent School District?
Tenaha Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Tenaha Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,973 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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