James Earl Rudder High School is a public high school located in Bryan, Texas, United States. It is part of the Bryan Independent School District. The school enrollment is more than 1,700 students. The school was classified as a 5A school by the UIL.
Serving 1,693 students in grades 9-12, James Earl Rudder High 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 11% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 1,693 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Earl Rudder High School's student population of 1,693 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 131 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,693 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
James Earl Rudder 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 James Earl Rudder High School is 0.52, 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
#7563 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)11%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
66%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
14%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)96%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Earl Rudder High School's ranking?
James Earl Rudder High School is ranked #7563 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are James Earl Rudder High School often compared to?
James Earl Rudder High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A & M Cons High School, College Station High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Earl Rudder High School?
The graduation rate of James Earl Rudder High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend James Earl Rudder High School?
1,693 students attend James Earl Rudder High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of James Earl Rudder High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Earl Rudder High School?
James Earl Rudder High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Earl Rudder High School offer ?
James Earl Rudder High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James Earl Rudder High School part of?
James Earl Rudder High School is part of Bryan Independent School District.
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