Tom Bean High School is a public high school located in Tom Bean, Texas. It is part of the Tom Bean Independent School District located in southeast Grayson County and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 193 students in grades 9-12, Tom Bean 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tom Bean High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tom Bean High School's student population of 193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Tom Bean 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 Tom Bean High School is 0.35, 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
#6833 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
16%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
79%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tomcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tom Bean High School's ranking?
Tom Bean High School is ranked #6833 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tom Bean High School often compared to?
Tom Bean High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denison High School, Sherman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tom Bean High School?
The graduation rate of Tom Bean High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tom Bean High School?
193 students attend Tom Bean High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Tom Bean High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tom Bean High School?
Tom Bean High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tom Bean High School offer ?
Tom Bean High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tom Bean High School part of?
Tom Bean High School is part of Tom Bean Independent School District.
School Reviews
1 5/27/2021
My experience with Tom bean high school when I was a student in the late 80's as well as when my son was about 5 years ago was not a very favorable one. The faculty then and now are less concerned with education and more concerned with rules based on personal opinions and stereotypes.
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