Windthorst Independent School District

100 St Marys
Windthorst, TX 76389-0190
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 506 students in Windthorst Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Windthorst Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
3 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
506 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Windthorst Independent School District, which is ranked #63 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#64 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 10%)
74%
44%
69%
51%
70-74%
46%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
23%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
76%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,856 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,630 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,856
$13,352
Spending / Student
$10,630
$14,079

Best Windthorst Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windthorst Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 St Marys Dr
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6679
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Windthorst Junior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 St Marys Dr
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6605
Gr: 6-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Windthorst High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 St Marys Dr
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6680
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Windthorst Independent School District?
Windthorst Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 506 students.
What is the rank of Windthorst Independent School District?
Windthorst Independent School District is ranked #63 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Windthorst Independent School District?
76% of Windthorst Independent School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Windthorst Independent School District?
Windthorst Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Windthorst Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,630 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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