Forney 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 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 16,211 students in Forney 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 Forney Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Forney Independent School District, which is ranked #566 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.64
# American Indian Students
49 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
386 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,631 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
53%
# Black Students
5,876 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
36%
13%
# White Students
4,601 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
29%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
35 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
633 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
451
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
1,140
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,248
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,176
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,237
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,210
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,170
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,260
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,243
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,302
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,413
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,317
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,077
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
967
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,158 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,575 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Forney Independent School District?
Forney Independent School District manages 23 public schools serving 16,211 students.
What is the rank of Forney Independent School District?
Forney Independent School District is ranked #566 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Forney Independent School District?
36% of Forney Independent School District students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forney Independent School District?
Forney Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Forney Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,575 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 23 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 16,211 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
