Top Rankings
Vega 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 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 340 students in Vega 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 Vega Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
9,244 Schools
# Students
340 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vega Independent School District, which is ranked #18 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 increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)3.7%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
13%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% White
75%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,279 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,568 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,279
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,568
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Vega Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vega Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Longhorn Dr
Vega, TX 79092
(806) 267-2123
Vega, TX 79092
(806) 267-2123
Gr: PK-4 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Vega J High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Longhorn Dr
Vega, TX 79092
(806) 267-2123
Vega, TX 79092
(806) 267-2123
Gr: 5-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Vega High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Longhorn Dr
Vega, TX 79092
(806) 267-2123
Vega, TX 79092
(806) 267-2123
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vega Independent School District?
Vega Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 340 students.
What is the rank of Vega Independent School District?
Vega Independent School District is ranked #18 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 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vega Independent School District?
75% of Vega Independent School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vega Independent School District?
Vega Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Vega Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,568 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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