Top Rankings
FT Sam Houston Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,611 students in FT Sam Houston Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
51爆料s in FT Sam Houston Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% 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
2 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,611 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
FT Sam Houston Independent School District, which is ranked #126 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
31%
53%
% Black
17%
13%
% White
37%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,311 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,438 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,311
$13,387
Spending / Student
$18,438
$14,116
Best FT Sam Houston Independent School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert G Cole Middle/high School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Winans Rd
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234
(210) 368-8730
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234
(210) 368-8730
Gr: 6-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Ft Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4351 Nursery Rd
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234
(210) 368-8800
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234
(210) 368-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to FT Sam Houston Independent School District?
FT Sam Houston Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,611 students.
What is the rank of FT Sam Houston Independent School District?
FT Sam Houston Independent School District is ranked #126 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in FT Sam Houston Independent School District?
37% of FT Sam Houston Independent School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of FT Sam Houston Independent School District?
FT Sam Houston Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is FT Sam Houston Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,438 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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