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Pearsall Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 574 students in Pearsall Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High Schools in Pearsall Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Pearsall Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pearsall High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,561 Schools
# Students
1,953 Students
1,888,482 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
125,112 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pearsall Independent School District, which is ranked #1110 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 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1121 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
94%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
5%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,818 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,651 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,818
$13,352
Spending / Student
$14,651
$14,079
Best Pearsall Independent School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearsall High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1990 Maverick Dr
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8011
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8011
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Atascosa Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
711 Broadway St
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925
Gr: 8-9 | 2 students
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