Buckholts High School or Buckholts School is a public high school located in Buckholts, Texas, USA. It is part of the Buckholts Independent School District located in northwestern Milam County and classified as a 1A school by the University Interscholastic League.
Serving 112 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Buckholts 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 15-19% (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 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buckholts School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Buckholts School's student population of 112 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Buckholts 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 Buckholts School is 0.49, 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
#7480 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
Hispanic
63%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
34%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Badger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckholts School's ranking?
Buckholts School is ranked #7480 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Buckholts School?
The graduation rate of Buckholts School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Buckholts School?
112 students attend Buckholts School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Buckholts School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buckholts School?
Buckholts School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buckholts School offer ?
Buckholts School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Buckholts School part of?
Buckholts School is part of Buckholts Independent School District.
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