Fort Davis Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in the unincorporated community of Fort Davis, in central Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States. The school is operated by the Fort Davis Independent School District and classified as a 1A school by the UIL.
Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ft Davis School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ft Davis School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ft Davis School's student population of 263 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Colors
Green, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ft Davis School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ft Davis School is 0.53, 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
#4742 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
49%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
48%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indian
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ft Davis School's ranking?
Ft Davis School is ranked #4742 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ft Davis School?
The graduation rate of Ft Davis School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ft Davis School?
263 students attend Ft Davis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ft Davis School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ft Davis School?
Ft Davis School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ft Davis School offer ?
Ft Davis School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ft Davis School part of?
Ft Davis School is part of FT Davis Independent School District.
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