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Public high school · Goldthwaite ISD · Goldthwaite, Texas

Goldthwaite H S

Goldthwaite H S rates 8.7, right at the middle of Goldthwaite ISD's high schools, whose rated median is 8.7.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.7this school

8.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the Goldthwaite ISD median is 8.7.

#379 of 8,584 schools in Texas · Goldthwaite ISD: 1 high schools rated, median 8.7

The brief

A Goldthwaite ISD high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 379 of 8,584 schools in Texas and 1 of 3 in Goldthwaite ISD.

Goldthwaite H S is listed in Goldthwaite ISD, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math52%7 points above the Texas average of 45%31 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Reading88%33 points above the Texas average of 55%73 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 70% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 STAAR; 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.7
25% of the rating
Academics
9.0
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 76844; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Goldthwaite H S and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$67,037
Median home value
$184,000
Median rent
$714/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
4.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76844; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
26
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
41
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
37.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Goldthwaite H S serve?

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

How many students attend Goldthwaite H S?

Goldthwaite H S has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Goldthwaite H S is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Goldthwaite H S rank in TX?

Goldthwaite H S ranks #379 of 8,584 schools in TX.

What is Goldthwaite H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Goldthwaite H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Goldthwaite H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Goldthwaite H S has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Goldthwaite H S a charter school?

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

Is Goldthwaite H S a Title I school?

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

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

37.6% of students at Goldthwaite 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
178
Student-teacher ratio
8.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Mills County
4-year graduation
90%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 3
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
$18,490
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 76844)
3,202
Area median age
49.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.