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#962 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 11% in state

Veribest H S

High School · Veribest ISD · Veribest, TX

A Veribest ISD high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 490, Veribest, TX 76886

  • Math 63% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 74% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+19.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.7 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
District spending per student$16,442
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Students at Veribest H S score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency63%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency74%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 34 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
71%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

44.1%

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 Veribest 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low119/100K

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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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fairview AcceleratedEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–12Not available3Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Veribest ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$16,442NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Veribest H S

Veribest H S is a public high school in Veribest, TX, part of Veribest ISD, serving approximately 136 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #962 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Veribest H S

What grades does Veribest H S serve?

Veribest H S serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Veribest H S?

Veribest H S has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Veribest H S is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Veribest H S rank in TX?

Veribest H S ranks #962 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Veribest H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Veribest H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Veribest H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Veribest H S has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Veribest H S a charter school?

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

Is Veribest H S a Title I school?

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

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

44.1% of students at Veribest 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
136
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Tom Green County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
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.
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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