Summary:
The Sam Rayburn Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single high school, Rayburn High School, which serves grades 7 through 12 in the small, rural community of Ivanhoe, Texas, with a total enrollment of just 208 students.
Rayburn High School stands out for its exceptional graduation rate of 97.1% and a 0.0% dropout rate, paired with a very low student-teacher ratio of 8.9 to 1. The school has shown consistent improvement in its state ranking, moving from the 72nd percentile to the 82nd percentile over the last two years. Academically, the school significantly outperforms the state average in several areas, including Biology (92.68% proficient vs. 70.51% state), 8th Grade Reading (89.19% vs. 58.69% state), and English I Reading (74.42% vs. 55.43% state). However, a notable area of concern is 7th-grade mathematics, where only 11.54% of students were proficient compared to the state average of 29.41%, though performance improves markedly by 8th grade to 58.33%.
The combination of high per-student spending ($12,117), a very low student-teacher ratio, and a district ranked in the 89th percentile statewide creates a supportive environment that drives strong outcomes in reading and science. The school's upward trajectory in state rankings and its ability to retain and graduate nearly all of its students paint a picture of a school that is effectively implementing positive changes. While the 7th-grade math scores present a clear challenge, the overall data suggests that Rayburn High School provides a high-quality education that prepares students well for graduation and success in core academic areas.
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