Top Rankings
George West Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,059 students in George West Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in George West Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% 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
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,059 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
George West Independent School District, which is ranked #144 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
59%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
38%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,757 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,620 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,757
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,620
$14,116
Best George West Independent School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George West Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 Travis St
George West, TX 78022
(361) 449-1914
George West, TX 78022
(361) 449-1914
Gr: PK-3 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
George West J High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Houston St
George West, TX 78022
(361) 449-1914
George West, TX 78022
(361) 449-1914
Gr: 7-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
George West Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
910 Houston St
George West, TX 78022
(361) 449-1914
George West, TX 78022
(361) 449-1914
Gr: 4-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
George West High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1013 Houston St
George West, TX 78022
(361) 449-1914
George West, TX 78022
(361) 449-1914
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to George West Independent School District?
George West Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,059 students.
What is the rank of George West Independent School District?
George West Independent School District is ranked #144 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in George West Independent School District?
59% of George West Independent School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of George West Independent School District?
George West Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is George West Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,620 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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