Top Rankings
Jim Ned Consolidated 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 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,630 students in Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
5 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
1,630 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked #99 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
#99 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
15%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
81%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,044 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,581 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,044
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,581
$14,117
Best Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Gap Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
665 Vine St
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 572-3533
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 572-3533
Gr: PK-3 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Jim Ned Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9th And Garza
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7870
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7870
Gr: 7-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
318 Ave E
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 583-2256
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 583-2256
Gr: PK-3 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Jim Ned High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9th And Garza
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7755
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7755
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
4350 Hwy 83
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7035
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7035
Gr: 4-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District?
Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,630 students.
What is the rank of Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District?
Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District is ranked #99 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 10%) 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 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District?
81% of Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District?
Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,581 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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