Paris Independent School District

1920 Clarksville
Paris, TX 75460
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,995 students in Paris Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Paris Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools
6,876 Schools
# Students
3,832 Students
3,749,416 Students
# Teachers
264 Teachers
251,064 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Paris Independent School District, which is ranked #792 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 85% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#802 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
38%
44%
43%
51%
40%
46%
85%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
27%
54%
% Black
30%
13%
% White
30%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,441 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,965 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,441
$13,352
Spending / Student
$12,965
$14,079

Best Paris Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aikin Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Pine Mill Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7443
Gr: K-4 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Crockett Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
655 S Collegiate Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Gr: 5-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Justiss Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 18th N W
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7458
Gr: K-4 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,832 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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