Gold-Burg High School or Gold-Burg Secondary School is a 1A public high school located near unincorporated Stoneburg, Texas but has a Bowie mailing address. It is part of the Gold-Burg Independent School District located in western Montague County and is a consolidation of Ringgold and Stoneburg.
Serving 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gold Burg School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gold Burg School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gold Burg School's student population of 155 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gold Burg School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gold Burg School is 0.43, 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
#5247 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
73%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gold Burg School's ranking?
Gold Burg School is ranked #5247 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gold Burg School often compared to?
Gold Burg Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nocona Elementary School, Montague Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gold Burg School?
The graduation rate of Gold Burg School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gold Burg School?
155 students attend Gold Burg School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Gold Burg School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gold Burg School?
Gold Burg School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gold Burg School offer ?
Gold Burg School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Gold Burg School part of?
Gold Burg School is part of Gold Burg Independent School District.
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