Top Rankings
Panhandle 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 625 students in Panhandle 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 Panhandle Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
625 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Panhandle Independent School District, which is ranked #120 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
14%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
80%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,667 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,597 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,667
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,597
$14,116
Best Panhandle Independent School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Panhandle High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 W 11th St
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3897
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3897
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Panhandle J High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Elsie Ave
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3541
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3541
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Panhandle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 W 9th St
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3579
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3579
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Panhandle Independent School District?
Panhandle Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 625 students.
What is the rank of Panhandle Independent School District?
Panhandle Independent School District is ranked #120 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 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Panhandle Independent School District?
80% of Panhandle Independent School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Panhandle Independent School District?
Panhandle Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Panhandle Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,597 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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