Winnsboro High School is a public high school located in the city of Winnsboro, Texas, United States and classified as a 3A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is a part of the Winnsboro Independent School District located in northeastern Wood County.
Serving 324 students in grades 6-8, Winnsboro J High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Memorial Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Winnsboro school district, covering approximately 168 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 15.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winnsboro J High School's student population of 324 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
324 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2020
School Rankings
Winnsboro J High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winnsboro J High School is 0.45, 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
#3776 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Red Raider/lady Raider
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winnsboro J High School's ranking?
Winnsboro J High School is ranked #3776 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Winnsboro J High School?
324 students attend Winnsboro J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Winnsboro J High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winnsboro J High School?
Winnsboro J High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winnsboro J High School offer ?
Winnsboro J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Winnsboro J High School part of?
Winnsboro J High School is part of Winnsboro Independent School District.
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