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#4517 of 8,552 schools in TX

Cleburne H S

High School · Cleburne ISD · Cleburne, TX

A Cleburne ISD high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

850 N NOLAN RIVER RD, Cleburne, TX 76033

  • Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation27.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$11,921
Chronic Absenteeism35.5%

Students at Cleburne H S score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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

64.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Cleburne 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. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,454/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cleburne), 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

$69,870

Median home value

$230,600

Median rent

$1,287/mo

College educated

20.8%

Homeownership

61.6%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
27.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cleburne Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–122.1 mi95Compare →
Team SchEnrollment path unverified5.89–122.5 mi66Compare →
Johnson County J J a E PEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated10–112.8 mi1Compare →
Clearfork Academy SouthCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated8–124.2 mi25Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Cleburne ISD

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#4 of 11
District spending per student
$11,921NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Cleburne H S

Cleburne H S is a public high school in Cleburne, TX, part of Cleburne ISD, serving approximately 1,923 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,517 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cleburne H S

What grades does Cleburne H S serve?

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

How many students attend Cleburne H S?

Cleburne H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,923 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Cleburne H S is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cleburne H S rank in TX?

Cleburne H S ranks #4,517 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Cleburne H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Cleburne H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Cleburne H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cleburne H S has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cleburne H S a charter school?

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

Is Cleburne H S a Title I school?

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

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

64.7% of students at Cleburne 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
1,923
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
145
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.5%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 76033)
28,246
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
37.7
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 76033; 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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