White Deer Independent School District

601 Omohundro
White Deer, TX 79097-0517
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

White Deer Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 314 students in White Deer Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in White Deer Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
314 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

White Deer Independent School District, which is ranked #611 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#580 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
30-34%
41%
55-59%
51%
50-54%
46%
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
18%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
79%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,787 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,188 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,787
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,188
$14,116

Best White Deer Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Deer High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
604 S Doucette
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
Grades: 6-12
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
White Deer Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
603 S Main
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
Grades: PK-5
| 158 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to White Deer Independent School District?
White Deer Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 314 students.
What is the rank of White Deer Independent School District?
White Deer Independent School District is ranked #611 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in White Deer Independent School District?
79% of White Deer Independent School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White Deer Independent School District?
White Deer Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is White Deer Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,188 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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