Tom Bean High School is a public high school located in Tom Bean, Texas. It is part of the Tom Bean Independent School District located in southeast Grayson County and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 213 students in grades 9-12, Tom Bean High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tom Bean High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Tom Bean school district, covering approximately 54.4 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking about 10 to 12 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is 4.6 miles, while the furthest boundary extends up to 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tom Bean High School's student population of 213 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
213 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tom Bean High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tom Bean High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6609 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
17%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tomcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tom Bean High School's ranking?
Tom Bean High School is ranked #6609 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tom Bean High School often compared to?
Tom Bean High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denison High School, Sherman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tom Bean High School?
The graduation rate of Tom Bean High School is 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Tom Bean High School?
213 students attend Tom Bean High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Tom Bean High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tom Bean High School?
Tom Bean High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tom Bean High School offer ?
Tom Bean High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tom Bean High School part of?
Tom Bean High School is part of Tom Bean Independent School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
My experience with Tom bean high school when I was a student in the late 80's as well as when my son was about 5 years ago was not a very favorable one. The faculty then and now are less concerned with education and more concerned with rules based on personal opinions and stereotypes.
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