Summary:
Graham, Texas is home to a single middle school, Graham J H, which serves grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Graham Independent School District (Isd), a community where nearly half of the students are economically disadvantaged.
Graham J H has maintained a consistent 3-star state rating over the last three years, placing it in the 54th to 58th percentile statewide. The school boasts a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.7 and a perfect 0.0% dropout rate, indicating strong student support. Its standout strength is in advanced mathematics: students taking Algebra I achieved an exceptional 87.1% proficiency rate in 2025-2026, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. Seventh-grade math is also a clear asset, with 39.61% proficiency versus the state's 29.41%. However, performance is mixed in other areas. While 8th-grade reading (57.14%) and social studies (34.78%) are near or above state averages, 6th-grade reading (43.14%) and 8th-grade science (35.67%) lag behind. The school's spending of $9,064 per student provides a solid resource base for continued improvement.
The most notable finding is the "Algebra I anomaly": the school's general 8th-grade math proficiency is below the state average (35.38% vs. 47.24%), yet its Algebra I scores are stellar, suggesting only a select group of high-achieving students takes the advanced course. Another positive trend is the dramatic turnaround in 8th-grade social studies, which jumped from 21.79% to 34.78% in one year, now exceeding the state average. The key barriers to a higher star rating appear to be 6th-grade reading and math, as well as 8th-grade science, which remain areas for focused improvement.
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