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#2899 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 34% in state

Garrison H S

High School · Garrison ISD · Garrison, TX

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

459 N US HWY 59, Garrison, TX 75946

  • Math 23% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-20.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.7 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$11,145
Chronic Absenteeism12%

Students at Garrison H S score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
95%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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

50.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Garrison 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average362/100K

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

$54,920

Median home value

$146,700

Median rent

$915/mo

College educated

20.3%

Homeownership

68.4%

Poverty rate

14%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75946; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·4 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

1 in GARRISON ISD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Nacogdoches County Daep CoopEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9Not available2Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Garrison ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$11,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Garrison H S

Garrison H S is a public high school in Garrison, TX, part of Garrison ISD, serving approximately 225 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,899 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Garrison H S

What grades does Garrison H S serve?

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

How many students attend Garrison H S?

Garrison H S has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Garrison H S is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Garrison H S rank in TX?

Garrison H S ranks #2,899 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Garrison H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Garrison H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Garrison H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Garrison H S has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Garrison H S a charter school?

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

Is Garrison H S a Title I school?

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

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

50.2% of students at Garrison 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
225
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Nacogdoches County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.0%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 75946)
3,536
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
42.7
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 75946; 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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