Summary:
The city of Quinlan, Texas, is served by 7 schools across two distinct districts: the larger Quinlan Independent School District (Isd) and the smaller, higher-performing Boles Independent School District (Isd), offering a clear contrast in academic outcomes and resources for families.
The most significant finding is the performance gap between the two districts. Boles ISD schools, including Boles Elementary and Boles High School, consistently outperform Quinlan ISD schools in nearly every metric. For example, Boles Elementary is the only school in the city to earn a 3-star rating, with 3rd graders scoring 62.86% proficient in Math (well above the state's 44.88%). This success is likely tied to higher per-pupil spending (e.g., $15,164 per student at Boles High School vs. $11,514 at Wh Ford High School) and smaller class sizes (9.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio at Boles High vs. 14.5:1 at WH Ford). Despite these disparities, both high schools boast excellent graduation rates—97.9% at Wh Ford High School and a perfect 100% at Boles High School—with dropout rates near zero.
A standout anomaly is the advanced math program at C B Thompson Middle in Quinlan ISD. While the school overall struggles with a 1-star rating, 93.94% of its 8th graders taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam were proficient—far exceeding the district average of 51.27% and the state average of 54.03%. This "pocket of excellence" suggests a highly effective program for top math students, even as general math scores lag. Meanwhile, Boles Elementary shows year-over-year volatility in its state ranking, jumping from the 33rd to the 68th percentile and back to the 48th, indicating its small enrollment (202 students) makes performance sensitive to specific student cohorts. For parents, the choice often comes down to the district: Boles ISD offers stronger overall academics and resources, while Quinlan ISD provides a larger, more diverse environment with a notable strength in advanced math acceleration.
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