Groom High School is a public high school located in the city of Groom in Carson County, Texas. It is classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Groom Independent School District located in extreme southeastern Carson County.
Serving 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Groom School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Groom School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Groom School's student population of 135 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1903
School Rankings
Groom School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Groom School is 0.19, 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
#993 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
90%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Groom School's ranking?
Groom School is ranked #993 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Groom School?
The graduation rate of Groom School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Groom School?
135 students attend Groom School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Groom School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Groom School?
Groom School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Groom School offer ?
Groom School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Groom School part of?
Groom School is part of Groom Independent School District.
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