Top Rankings
Wichita Falls 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 2025 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 12,422 students in Wichita Falls Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Wichita Falls Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
26 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
12,422 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
875 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wichita Falls Independent School District, which is ranked #830 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 decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#864 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
40%
53%
% Black
14%
13%
% White
36%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,570 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,264 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$156 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$165 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,570
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,264
$14,116
Best Wichita Falls Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheppard Afb Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Anderson Dr
Sheppard Afb, TX 76311
(940) 235-1184
Sheppard Afb, TX 76311
(940) 235-1184
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
West Foundation Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5220 Lk Wellington Pkwy
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1192
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1192
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5100 Ridgecrest Dr
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1152
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1152
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Fain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1562 Norman St
Wichita Falls, TX 76302
(940) 235-1148
Wichita Falls, TX 76302
(940) 235-1148
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3015 Ave I
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940) 235-1140
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940) 235-1140
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Mcniel Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4712 Barnett Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1118
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1118
Gr: 6-8 | 1,043 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Rider High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4611 Cypress Ave
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1077
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1077
Gr: 9-12 | 1,569 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2112 Speedway Ave
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1156
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1156
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4628 Mistletoe Dr
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1168
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1168
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Milam Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Boren Ave
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1176
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1176
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Barwise Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3807 Kemp
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1108
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1108
Gr: 6-8 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Cunningham School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4107 Phillips Dr
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1144
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1144
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
Scotland Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1415 N 5th St
Wichita Falls, TX 76307
(940) 235-1180
Wichita Falls, TX 76307
(940) 235-1180
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
Wichita Falls High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2149 Ave H
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940) 235-1084
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940) 235-1084
Gr: 9-12 | 1,243 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Booker T Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Harding St
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 235-1196
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 235-1196
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Southern Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3920 Armory Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76307
(940) 235-1188
Wichita Falls, TX 76307
(940) 235-1188
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1717.
Wichita County Juvenile Justice Aep
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Burkburnett Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76306
(940) 322-7414
Wichita Falls, TX 76306
(940) 322-7414
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1818.
Burgess Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3106 Maurine St
Wichita Falls, TX 76305
(940) 235-1136
Wichita Falls, TX 76305
(940) 235-1136
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1919.
Hirschi High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3106 Borton St
Wichita Falls, TX 76305
(940) 235-1070
Wichita Falls, TX 76305
(940) 235-1070
Gr: 8-12 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2020.
Zundelowitz Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1706 Polk
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940) 235-1164
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940) 235-1164
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
222 Brook St
Wichita Falls, TX 76302
(940) 235-1132
Wichita Falls, TX 76302
(940) 235-1132
Gr: PK | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Denver Center
Alternative School
5th And Denver
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 235-1101
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 235-1101
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
1705 Katherine
Wichita Falls, TX 76306
(940) 235-1000
Wichita Falls, TX 76306
(940) 235-1000
Gr: PK | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wichita Falls Independent School District?
Wichita Falls Independent School District manages 26 public schools serving 12,422 students.
What is the rank of Wichita Falls Independent School District?
Wichita Falls Independent School District is ranked #830 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: 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 Wichita Falls Independent School District?
40% of Wichita Falls Independent School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wichita Falls Independent School District?
Wichita Falls Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Wichita Falls Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,264 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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