Top Rankings
Jasper 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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,194 students in Jasper Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Jasper Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,194 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jasper Independent School District, which is ranked #1121 of all 1,196 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1124 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
18%
53%
% Black
41%
13%
% White
35%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,941 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,661 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,941
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,661
$14,116
Best Jasper Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jasper J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 Second St
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 384-3585
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 384-3585
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Jasper High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Bulldog
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 384-3242
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 384-3242
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Parnell Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
151 Park St
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 384-2212
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 384-2212
Gr: 3-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Jean C Few Primary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Bulldog
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 489-9808
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 489-9808
Gr: PK-2 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jasper Independent School District?
Jasper Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,194 students.
What is the rank of Jasper Independent School District?
Jasper Independent School District is ranked #1121 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper Independent School District?
41% of Jasper Independent School District students are Black, 35% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jasper Independent School District?
Jasper Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Jasper Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,661 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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