Chisum High School (Ranked Top 30% for 2025)

Chisum High School

3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462

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Top 30%

Serving 312 students in grades 9-12, Chisum High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).

The percentage of students achieving is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 312 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
: Top 30%
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Chisum High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category

Attribute

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)

Graduation Rate

Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Student Attention

Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Chisum High School's student population of 312 students has grown by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

312 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Chisum High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Chisum High School by grade.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Chisum High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Chisum High School is 0.33, 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.

This School

State Level (TX)

#2014 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Chisum High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

50-54%

41%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chisum High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

55-59%

51%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chisum High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

60-64%

46%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chisum High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

14:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Chisum High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

12%

53%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chisum High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

13%

White

81%

25%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Chisum High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.33

0.64

This chart displays the diversity score of Chisum High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

≥95%

90%

This chart displays graduation rate of Chisum High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

41%

57%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Chisum Independent School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chisum High School's ranking?

Chisum High School is ranked #2014 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.

What schools are Chisum High School often compared to?

Chisum High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paris High School, North Lamar High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).

What is the graduation rate of Chisum High School?

The graduation rate of Chisum High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.

How many students attend Chisum High School?

312 students attend Chisum High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Chisum High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Chisum High School?

Chisum High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Chisum High School offer ?

Chisum High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Chisum High School part of?

Chisum High School is part of Chisum Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 312 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
: Top 30%
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education