Bryan ISD School District
School District · Bryan, Texas
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
26
14 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,964
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
26
14 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,964
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Evaluating Bryan ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bryan ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sam Houston EL
Bryan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bryan Collegiate H S
Bryan · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Anson Jones EL
Bryan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#601 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,964
$4 vs Texas median
District size
15,897 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Bryan ISD ranks #601 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Bryan ISD's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sam Houston EL (7.9/10), Bryan Collegiate H S (7.7/10), and Anson Jones EL (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 97% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bryan ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bryan ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bryan ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 26). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Houston EL | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Bryan Collegiate H S | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Anson Jones EL | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Crockett EL | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Sam Rayburn | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Johnson EL | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Henderson EL | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Mitchell EL | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | The Mary Catherine Harris School-school of Choice | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Fannin EL | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 26 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bryan ISD
Bryan ISD is a Bryan, Texas school district serving 26 schools. The district educates 15,897 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $12,964 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Bryan ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sam Houston EL, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Bryan ISD students show an average math proficiency of 54.9% and ELA proficiency of 55.7%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bryan ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bryan ISD with test data.
Schools in Bryan ISD
26 schools Elementary Schools 14
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 6
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Bryan
- Total Enrollment
- 15,897
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,190
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bryan ISD?
Bryan ISD has 26 schools in total — 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bryan ISD?
The average composite rating for Bryan ISD is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bryan ISD?
Bryan ISD spends $12,964 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bryan ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bryan ISD is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bryan ISD?
Sam Houston EL is the highest-rated school in Bryan ISD with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Bryan ISD?
Across schools in Bryan ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bryan ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Bryan ISD has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 26 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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