White Deer High School is a public high school located in White Deer, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the White Deer Independent School District located in east central Carson County. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given a "B" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 156 students in grades 6-12, White Deer High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for White Deer High School encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 260.3 square miles in White Deer, TX. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located 16.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Deer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
White Deer High School's student population of 156 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
156 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Honoring Our Legacy: Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
School Rankings
White Deer High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Deer High School is 0.40, 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
#2156 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
n/a
Hispanic
20%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
White
75%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bucks/does
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Deer High School's ranking?
White Deer High School is ranked #2156 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of White Deer High School?
The graduation rate of White Deer High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend White Deer High School?
156 students attend White Deer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of White Deer High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 High School?
White Deer High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Deer High School offer ?
White Deer High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is White Deer High School part of?
White Deer High School is part of White Deer Independent School District.
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