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Gainesville High School

2201 S I 35
Gainesville, TX 76240
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Gainesville High School is a public high school located in Gainesville, Texas, United States. It is part of the Gainesville Independent School District located in north central Cooke County and classified as a 4A-Division 1 school by the UIL. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 872 students in grades 9-12, Gainesville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 872 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 95% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gainesville High School's student population of 872 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
872 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers

School Rankings

Gainesville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gainesville High School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5376 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
45%
41%
30%
51%
46%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
64%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
23%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Leopard/lady Leopard
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gainesville High School's ranking?
Gainesville High School is ranked #5376 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gainesville High School often compared to?
Gainesville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Era School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gainesville High School?
The graduation rate of Gainesville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gainesville High School?
872 students attend Gainesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Gainesville High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% 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 Gainesville High School?
Gainesville High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gainesville High School offer ?
Gainesville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gainesville High School part of?
Gainesville High School is part of Gainesville Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 872 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 95% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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