Top Rankings
Dodd City Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 320 students in Dodd City Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
51±¬ÁÏ in Dodd City Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
1 School
9,320 Schools
# Students
320 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dodd City Independent School District, which is ranked #327 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#334 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
11%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
86%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,975 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,869 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,975
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,869
$14,116
Best Dodd City Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dodd City School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 N Main St
Dodd City, TX 75438
(903) 583-7585
Dodd City, TX 75438
(903) 583-7585
Grades: PK-12
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dodd City Independent School District?
Dodd City Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 320 students.
What is the rank of Dodd City Independent School District?
Dodd City Independent School District is ranked #327 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dodd City Independent School District?
86% of Dodd City Independent School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dodd City Independent School District?
Dodd City Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dodd City Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,869 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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