Gatesville Independent School District

311 S Lovers Ln
Gatesville, TX 76528-0759
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Gatesville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,668 students in Gatesville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Gatesville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
2,668 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
205 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gatesville Independent School District, which is ranked #618 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#617 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
41%
44%
50%
51%
55%
46%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
26%
54%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
67%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,677 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,434 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,677
$13,352
Spending / Student
$15,434
$14,079

Best Gatesville Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gatesville Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2537 E Main St
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-7262
Gr: 1-3 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Gatesville J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
307 S Lovers Ln
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-8271
Gr: 7-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Gatesville Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Hornet Way
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-2526
Gr: 4-6 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Gatesville High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 S Lovers Ln
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-8281
Gr: 9-12 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Gatesville Primary
308 Hornet Way
Gatesville, TX 76528
(254) 865-7264
Gr: PK-K | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gatesville Independent School District?
Gatesville Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,668 students.
What is the rank of Gatesville Independent School District?
Gatesville Independent School District is ranked #618 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gatesville Independent School District?
67% of Gatesville Independent School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gatesville Independent School District?
Gatesville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Gatesville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,434 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,668 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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