Excellent
#1409 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 17% in state
Pettus Secondary
High School · Pettus ISD · Pettus, TX
A Pettus ISD high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX D, Pettus, TX 78146
- Math 42% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pettus Secondary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pettus Secondary 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average413/100K
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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
$48,393
Median home value
$128,100
College educated
8.3%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78146; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Pettus ISD
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,354NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pettus Secondary is listed in PETTUS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pettus Secondary
Pettus Secondary is a public high school in Pettus, TX, part of Pettus ISD, serving approximately 209 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,409 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pettus Secondary
What grades does Pettus Secondary serve?
Pettus Secondary serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Pettus Secondary?
Pettus Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pettus Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pettus Secondary is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pettus Secondary rank in TX?
Pettus Secondary ranks #1,409 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Pettus Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pettus Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Pettus Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pettus Secondary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pettus Secondary a charter school?
No, Pettus Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pettus Secondary a Title I school?
No, Pettus Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pettus Secondary?
78.5% of students at Pettus Secondary 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.8%
- Phone
- (361) 375-2296
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 78146)
- 740
- Area median age
- 28.8
Official sources & links
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 78146; 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
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