Jayton-Girard Independent School District

700 Madison
Jayton, TX 79528-0168
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 169 students in Jayton-Girard Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Jayton-Girard Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
1 School
9,283 Schools
# Students
169 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jayton-Girard Independent School District, which is ranked #135 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#132 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
52%
44%
75-79%
51%
50-59%
46%
(21-22)
≥50%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
22%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
75%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $59,101 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $68,083 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$59,101
$13,352
Spending / Student
$68,083
$14,079

Best Jayton-Girard Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jayton Schools
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Madison
Jayton, TX 79528
(806) 237-2991
Gr: PK-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jayton-Girard Independent School District?
Jayton-Girard Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 169 students.
What is the rank of Jayton-Girard Independent School District?
Jayton-Girard Independent School District is ranked #135 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jayton-Girard Independent School District?
75% of Jayton-Girard Independent School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jayton-Girard Independent School District?
Jayton-Girard Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Jayton-Girard Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $68,083 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 169 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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