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#1591 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 19% in state

Chisum H S

High School · Chisum ISD · Paris, TX

A Chisum ISD high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3250 S CHURCH ST, Paris, TX 75462

  • Math 26% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-17.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.7:1
District spending per student$12,221
Chronic Absenteeism21.2%

Students at Chisum H S score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Chisum H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,335/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paris), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,576

Median home value

$226,800

Median rent

$961/mo

College educated

28.6%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Paris H SEnrollment path unverified7.29–122.5 mi959Compare →
Travis H S of ChoiceEnrollment path unverified4.99–123.2 mi46Compare →
Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.9privateK–124.2 mi149Compare →
North Lamar H SEnrollment path unverified7.29–124.8 mi671Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Chisum ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,221NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chisum H S is listed in CHISUM ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chisum H S

Chisum H S is a public high school in Paris, TX, part of Chisum ISD, serving approximately 312 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,591 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chisum H S

What grades does Chisum H S serve?

Chisum H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Chisum H S?

Chisum H S has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisum H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Chisum H S is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chisum H S rank in TX?

Chisum H S ranks #1,591 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Chisum H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Chisum H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Chisum H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chisum H S has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Chisum H S a charter school?

No, Chisum H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chisum H S a Title I school?

No, Chisum H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chisum H S?

44.2% of students at Chisum H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
312
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lamar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.2%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 75462)
11,651
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
42.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75462; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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