Junction Independent School District

1700 College St
Junction, TX 76849-4508
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 589 students in Junction Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Junction Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
589 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Junction Independent School District, which is ranked #761 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#759 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
44%
51%
51%
50-54%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
40%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
57%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,392 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,968 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,392
$13,352
Spending / Student
$13,968
$14,079

Best Junction Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junction Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 College St
Junction, TX 76849
(325) 446-2055
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Junction Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 College St
Junction, TX 76849
(325) 446-2464
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Junction High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 College St
Junction, TX 76849
(325) 446-3326
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Junction Independent School District?
Junction Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 589 students.
What is the rank of Junction Independent School District?
Junction Independent School District is ranked #761 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Junction Independent School District?
57% of Junction Independent School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Junction Independent School District?
Junction Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Junction Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,968 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 589 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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