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Friona Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,020 students in Friona Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Friona Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,020 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Friona Independent School District, which is ranked #980 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#980 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
90%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
10%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,116 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,005 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,116
$13,387
Spending / Student
$26,005
$14,116
Best Friona Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friona High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Chieftain Way
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-3951
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-3951
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Friona J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Euclid
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-2788
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-2788
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
Rank: #33.
Friona Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 8th
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-3340
Friona, TX 79035
(806) 250-3340
Grades: 2-5
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Friona Independent School District?
Friona Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,020 students.
What is the rank of Friona Independent School District?
Friona Independent School District is ranked #980 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Friona Independent School District?
90% of Friona Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Friona Independent School District?
Friona Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Friona Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,005 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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