Serving 1,034 students in grades 7-8, Grady Burnett J High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,034 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grady Burnett J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Grady Burnett J High School's student population of 1,034 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,034 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grady Burnett J High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grady Burnett J High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#702 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
6%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
46%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grady Burnett J High School's ranking?
Grady Burnett J High School is ranked #702 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Grady Burnett J High School often compared to?
Grady Burnett J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ab Harrison Intermediate School, Raymond B Cooper J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Grady Burnett J High School?
1,034 students attend Grady Burnett J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Grady Burnett J High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grady Burnett J High School?
Grady Burnett J High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grady Burnett J High School offer ?
Grady Burnett J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Grady Burnett J High School part of?
Grady Burnett J High School is part of Wylie Independent School District.
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