Summary:
The city of Graham, Texas, is served by the Graham Independent School District (Isd), which includes three public schools—Graham Elementary (PK-5), Graham J H (6-8), and Graham High School (9-12)—serving a total of 2,146 students in a district ranked in the 43rd percentile statewide.
Graham J H stands out as the district's strongest performer in advanced academics, achieving an exceptional 87-94% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam, far exceeding both the district and state averages. This success comes despite having the lowest per-student spending ($9,064) and the best student-teacher ratio (12.7:1) in the district. In contrast, Graham High School has experienced a notable decline, dropping from the 60th percentile (3-star) to the 37th percentile (2-star) over two years, with projected 2025-2026 scores falling below state averages in all tested subjects. Graham Elementary, the largest school with 979 students, consistently ranks in the 2-star category and shows below-state-average math proficiency in grades 3-5, suggesting a foundational weakness that may impact later performance.
Key metrics reveal a district with notable contrasts: the high school boasts a strong 98.5% graduation rate and very low 0.3% dropout rate, while the elementary school has the highest economic disadvantage rate (54.55% free/reduced lunch). Spending per student varies significantly, with the high school receiving the most ($11,748) and the middle school the least ($9,064). The middle school's Algebra I pipeline is a major asset, but the challenge lies in maintaining that momentum through high school, where Algebra I proficiency drops to just 39.47%. Overall, parents should note that while the middle school excels in advanced math, the elementary and high school levels show areas needing improvement, particularly in math and overall academic rankings.
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