Summary:
The Woodsboro Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural district in Texas serving approximately 400 students across just two schools: Woodsboro High School (grades 6-12) and Woodsboro Elementary (grades PK-5). The district ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas schools, but a closer look reveals a more nuanced story of stability, volatility, and a few bright spots.
Woodsboro High School is the district's anchor, boasting a stellar 97.1% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate. Its state ranking has been remarkably stable, hovering in the 25th-29th percentile for three years. A standout strength is English II Reading, where it actually beat the state average in the most recent school year. In contrast, Woodsboro Elementary is more volatile, with its ranking dropping from the 34th percentile to the 6th percentile in one year. This dramatic swing is likely due to "cohort effects" in a small school, where the performance of a single grade of 20-30 students can heavily influence the overall average. A notable bright spot was the 2024-2025 5th grade class, which outperformed the state in both Math and Science.
The most striking finding is a "high spending, low performance" paradox. The district spends well above the state average per student ($13,000-$16,000) and has enviably small class sizes (10.8:1 at the high school, 14.1:1 at the elementary). Despite these resource advantages, academic proficiency is significantly below state averages in almost every subject. Mathematics is a systemic crisis, with 7th Grade Math recording a 0% proficiency rate in the most recent year. This suggests the district's challenges are not purely financial, but likely stem from deeper socioeconomic factors, as over 42% of high school and 56% of elementary students are economically disadvantaged.
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