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#1548 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 18% in state

Nocona H S

High School · Nocona ISD · Nocona, TX

A Nocona ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

100 COOKE ST, Nocona, TX 76255

  • Math 50% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+6.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation5.6%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$14,961
Chronic Absenteeism19.2%

Students at Nocona H S score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 53% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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

54.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Nocona 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average369/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$55,052

Median home value

$158,400

Median rent

$740/mo

College educated

19.8%

Homeownership

75.6%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76255; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
5.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·5 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·24 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Nocona ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,961NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Nocona H S

Nocona H S is a public high school in Nocona, TX, part of Nocona ISD, serving approximately 234 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,548 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nocona H S

What grades does Nocona H S serve?

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

How many students attend Nocona H S?

Nocona H S has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Nocona H S is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nocona H S rank in TX?

Nocona H S ranks #1,548 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Nocona H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Nocona H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Nocona H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nocona H S has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Nocona H S a charter school?

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

Is Nocona H S a Title I school?

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

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

54.7% of students at Nocona 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
234
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Montague County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 76255)
5,725
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
42.9
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 76255; 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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