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Waxahachie Independent School District

411 N Gibson St
Waxahachie, TX 75165-3007
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Waxahachie Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 11,052 students in Waxahachie Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Waxahachie Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% 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
19 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
11,052 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
760 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Waxahachie Independent School District, which is ranked #513 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 94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#527 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(22-23)
44%
44%
52%
51%
46%
46%
(22-23)
94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
36%
53%
% Black
19%
13%
% White
40%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,821 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,006 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$122 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,821
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,006
$14,116

Best Waxahachie Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waxahachie Global High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
275 Indian Dr
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4761
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Wilemon Steam Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 W Second St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4780
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
470 Washington Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4740
Grades: K-5
| 679 students
Rank: #44.
Felty Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
231 Park Pl Blvd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4616
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #55.
Howard J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
265 Broadhead Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4771
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Rank: #66.
Finley J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2401 E Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4680
Grades: 6-8
| 838 students
Rank: #77.
Dunaway Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 S Hwy 77
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4646
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #88.
Coleman J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Hwy 77 N
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4790
Grades: 6-8
| 814 students
Rank: #99.
Shackelford Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Butcher Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4666
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #1010.
Clift Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Parks School House Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4720
Grades: K-5
| 608 students
Rank: #1111.
Waxahachie High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3001 Us Hwy 287 Bypass
Waxahachie, TX 75167
(972) 923-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,110 students
Rank: #1212.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #1313.
Wedgeworth Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Solon Rd
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4640
Grades: K-5
| 684 students
Rank: #1414.
Marvin Biomedical Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4670
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #1515.
Waxahachie H S Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Hwy 77 N
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4758
Grades: 10-12
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ellis Co Jjaep
Alternative School
2272 Fm 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 825-5420
Grades: 8-10
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ray Elementary School
411 N Gibson St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4631
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
614 N Getzendaner St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4690
Grades: PK
| 261 students
Rank: n/an/a
411 N Gibson St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 923-4631
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waxahachie Independent School District?
Waxahachie Independent School District manages 19 public schools serving 11,052 students.
What is the rank of Waxahachie Independent School District?
Waxahachie Independent School District is ranked #513 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waxahachie Independent School District?
40% of Waxahachie Independent School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waxahachie Independent School District?
Waxahachie Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Waxahachie Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,006 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,052 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 94% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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