Abernathy Independent School District (Isd)

The Abernathy Independent School District (Isd) in Texas serves 808 students across three schools—Abernathy Elementary, Abernathy Middle, and Abernathy High School—and holds a solid 4-star rating, ranking in the 72nd percentile statewide.

Abernathy Middle School is the district’s standout, consistently earning 4 stars and ranking in the 79th-82nd percentile. Its 8th graders achieve exceptional proficiency in reading (82.14%) and math (81.67%), far exceeding state averages, and its Algebra I End-of-Course exam scores are outstanding at 91.67% proficient. In contrast, Abernathy High School presents a paradox: it boasts a near-perfect 98.4% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, yet its state ranking has dropped sharply from the 80th to the 50th percentile over three years, with U.S. History scores falling to 45.71%—well below the state average. Abernathy Elementary is a consistent 3-star performer, with reading strengths in 5th grade (63.77%) but a notable weakness in 3rd-grade math (32.89%), which is significantly below the state average of 44.33%.

Key metrics show the district maintains favorable student-teacher ratios (ranging from 9.1:1 at the high school to 12.6:1 at the elementary), and per-student spending varies from $9,439 at the elementary to $13,434 at the high school. Interestingly, the middle school spends less per student than the high school but delivers far stronger academic results, highlighting that how funds are used matters more than the total amount. The middle school’s success in accelerating students into Algebra I is a major asset, setting them up for advanced high school coursework. However, the elementary math gap suggests a potential discontinuity in curriculum that parents should watch, as early struggles may impact later performance.