Waxahachie Independent School District

411 N Gibson St
Waxahachie, TX 75165-3007
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 11,196 students in Waxahachie Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Waxahachie Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% 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
20 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
11,196 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
771 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Waxahachie Independent School District, which is ranked #491 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 94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#498 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
44%
44%
52%
51%
46%
46%
94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
41%
54%
% Black
19%
13%
% White
35%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,669 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,864 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$122 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,669
$13,352
Spending / Student
$10,864
$14,079

Best Waxahachie Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waxahachie Global High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
275 Indian Dr
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4761
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Wilemon Steam Academy
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2999 W Us Hwy 287 Bus
Waxahachie, TX 75167
(972) 923-4780
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
470 Washington Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4740
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Felty Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
231 Park Pl Blvd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4616
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Howard J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
265 Broadhead Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4771
Gr: 6-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Finley J High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2401 E Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4680
Gr: 6-8 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Coleman J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Hwy 77 N
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4790
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Dunaway Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 S Hwy 77
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4646
Gr: K-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Shackelford Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Butcher Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4666
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Waxahachie High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3001 Us Hwy 287 Bypass
Waxahachie, TX 75167
(972) 923-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Clift Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Parks School House Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4720
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1212.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4610
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
Wedgeworth Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Solon Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4640
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Marvin Biomedical Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4670
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
Waxahachie H S Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Hwy 77 N
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4758
Gr: 10-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Ecjs Detention Facility
Alternative School
2722 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5412
Rank: n/an/a
Ellis Co Jjaep
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ray Elementary School
250 Saratoga Dr
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4631
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
614 N Getzendaner St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4690
Gr: PK | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
411 N Gibson St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4631

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waxahachie Independent School District?
Waxahachie Independent School District manages 20 public schools serving 11,196 students.
What is the rank of Waxahachie Independent School District?
Waxahachie Independent School District is ranked #491 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 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 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waxahachie Independent School District?
41% of Waxahachie Independent School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waxahachie Independent School District?
Waxahachie Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Waxahachie Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,864 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,196 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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