Round Top-Carmine is a 1A public high school located in Carmine, Texas. It is part of the Round Top-Carmine Independent School District located in northeast Fayette County. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 112 students in grades 7-12, Round Top-carmine High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Round Top-carmine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Round Top-carmine High School's student population of 112 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Round Top-carmine High School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Round Top-carmine High School is 0.47, 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
#116 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
69%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cub/cubette
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Round Top-carmine High School's ranking?
Round Top-carmine High School is ranked #116 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Round Top-carmine High School often compared to?
Round Top-carmine High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Grange High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Round Top-carmine High School?
The graduation rate of Round Top-carmine High School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Round Top-carmine High School?
112 students attend Round Top-carmine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Round Top-carmine High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Round Top-carmine High School?
Round Top-carmine High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Round Top-carmine High School offer ?
Round Top-carmine High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Round Top-carmine High School part of?
Round Top-carmine High School is part of Round Top-Carmine Independent School District.
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