Serving 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Jayton Schools ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jayton Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jayton Schools's student population of 177 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Jayton Schools ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jayton Schools is 0.35, which is less 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
#831 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
78%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jayton Schools's ranking?
Jayton Schools is ranked #831 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jayton Schools?
The graduation rate of Jayton Schools is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Jayton Schools?
177 students attend Jayton Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Jayton Schools students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jayton Schools?
Jayton Schools has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jayton Schools offer ?
Jayton Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Jayton Schools part of?
Jayton Schools is part of Jayton-Girard Independent School District.
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