Top Rankings
Pittsburg Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,285 students in Pittsburg Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Pittsburg Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% 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
9,320 Schools
# Students
2,285 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
206 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pittsburg Independent School District, which is ranked #292 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#294 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
46%
53%
% Black
14%
13%
% White
34%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,772 in this school district is less 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 $11,788 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,772
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,788
$14,116
Best Pittsburg Independent School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsburg Intermediate School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
209 Lafeyette
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 855-3395
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 855-3395
Grades: 5-6
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Pittsburg J High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
313 Broach St
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-6432
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-6432
Grades: 7-8
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Pittsburg High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S Texas St
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-3646
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-3646
Grades: 9-12
| 674 students
Rank: #44.
Pittsburg Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Fulton St
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-6472
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-6472
Grades: 2-4
| 503 students
Rank: n/an/a
405 Broach St
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-6482
Pittsburg, TX 75686
(903) 856-6482
Grades: PK-1
| 449 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pittsburg Independent School District?
Pittsburg Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,285 students.
What is the rank of Pittsburg Independent School District?
Pittsburg Independent School District is ranked #292 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburg Independent School District?
46% of Pittsburg Independent School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pittsburg Independent School District?
Pittsburg Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Pittsburg Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,788 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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