Top Rankings
Paris Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,868 students in Paris Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Paris Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
3,868 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
297 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paris Independent School District, which is ranked #793 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 85% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#802 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
26%
53%
% Black
30%
13%
% White
32%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,316 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,844 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,316
$13,398
Spending / Student
$12,844
$14,129
Best Paris Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Travis H S Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3270 Graham St
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Paris High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2255 S Collegiate
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7400
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Paris J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Jefferson Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7434
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7434
Gr: 7-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Aikin Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Pine Mill Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7443
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7443
Gr: K-4 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Crockett Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
655 S Collegiate Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Gr: 5-6 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Justiss Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 18th N W
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7458
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7458
Gr: K-4 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
655 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7466
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7466
Gr: PK | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
1350 6th N E
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7469
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7469
Gr: PK | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paris Independent School District?
Paris Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,868 students.
What is the rank of Paris Independent School District?
Paris Independent School District is ranked #793 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paris Independent School District?
32% of Paris Independent School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paris Independent School District?
Paris Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Paris Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,844 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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