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Clarendon High School

Q: Is Clarendon High School a good school?

Clarendon High School ranks 634 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

634^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 68% of Texas high schools

Summary

Clarendon High School is a small, rural high school in the Texas Panhandle serving 128 students in grades 9-12, and it is the only high school within the Clarendon Independent School District (Isd).

This school stands out for its exceptionally personalized learning environment, with a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 6.5 to 1 and high per-pupil spending of over $16,000. These resources contribute to near-perfect graduation rates, often reaching 100%, and dropout rates that are consistently at or near 0%. While the school has a strong historical track record, its most recent data shows a slight dip to a 3-star rating. There are no other schools within 20 miles for direct comparison, but the school's performance on state assessments is a mixed bag: it consistently outperforms the state average in Biology, English I, English II, and U.S. History, yet it has a persistent and significant weakness in Algebra I, where proficiency rates have been well below the state average for the last three years.

A key takeaway is that the school's support for different student groups has been inconsistent. While it excels at supporting its highest-achieving students, it has shown significant year-over-year swings in performance for other groups, including a dramatic drop in rankings for some populations. This volatility suggests that the school's support systems are not consistently effective for all students. The school has the resources to provide intensive intervention, but the challenge lies in deploying them effectively to ensure that every student, regardless of background, achieves academic success.

128

Students ?

6.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,135

Per pupil spending ?

41.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

420 S Allen
Clarendon, TX 79226-0610

(806) 310-7901

District: Clarendon Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Clarendon High School:

Elementary:	Clarendon Elementary
Middle:	Clarendon J H

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.3%

Hispanic:

16.4%

Two or more races:

3.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 71st percentile in 2016 → 68th in 2026

Strengths

✓97% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Texas median (68th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Algebra I scores 25 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school66%

District avg66%

Texas avg62%

634^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

304^th of 951Clarendon Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.8	634 of 2009	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.6	776 of 1974	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.4	569 of 1990	71.4%	★★★★☆
2023	73.4	343 of 1961	82.5%	★★★★☆
2022	66.1	474 of 1876	74.7%	★★★★☆
2021	69.4	429 of 1861	76.9%	★★★★☆
2019	69.8	378 of 1857	79.6%	★★★★☆
2018	67.8	384 of 1797	78.6%	★★★★☆
2017	65.8	440 of 1777	75.2%	★★★★☆
2016	66.1	507 of 1762	71.2%	★★★★☆
2015	66.9	498 of 1743	71.4%	★★★★☆
2014	67.0	459 of 1734	73.5%	★★★★☆
2013	68.2	408 of 1652	75.3%	★★★★☆
2012	72.7	206 of 1603	87.1%	★★★★☆
2011	72.1	328 of 1672	80.4%	★★★★☆
2010	71.6	314 of 1568	80.0%	★★★★☆
2009	56.7	809 of 1539	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	66.5	507 of 1510	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	74.0	290 of 1497	80.6%	★★★★☆
2006	70.4	377 of 1430	73.6%	★★★★☆
2005	78.6	166 of 1429	88.4%	★★★★☆
2004	78.2	149 of 1427	89.6%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2021	66.4	256 of 1020	74.9%	★★★★☆
2018	24.9	780 of 1013	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	45.9	795 of 1837	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.8	261 of 1829	85.7%	★★★★☆
2019	60.1	470 of 1810	74.0%	★★★★☆
2018	64.9	339 of 1784	81.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.5	631 of 1936	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.7	574 of 1504	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.2	600 of 1880	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.4	499 of 1891	73.6%	★★★★☆
2022	55.7	717 of 1841	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.6	680 of 1815	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.9	444 of 1798	75.3%	★★★★☆
2018	68.1	425 of 1781	76.1%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.3	204 of 1206	83.1%	★★★★☆
2025	63.1	421 of 964	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.1	38 of 1182	96.8%	★★★★★
2022	58.1	640 of 1172	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	58.2	667 of 1177	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	70.3	285 of 1145	75.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	31.3	1350 of 1860	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	54.1	510 of 1453	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	90.9	48 of 1820	97.4%	★★★★★
2022	61.6	469 of 1762	73.4%	★★★★☆
2021	73.4	274 of 1743	84.3%	★★★★☆
2019	50.8	748 of 1714	56.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	36.0	1290 of 1937	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.8	648 of 1513	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.5	557 of 1884	70.4%	★★★★☆
2023	68.3	358 of 1897	81.1%	★★★★☆
2022	53.0	685 of 1847	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.4	638 of 1848	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.0	198 of 1818	89.1%	★★★★☆
2018	67.2	326 of 1794	81.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.6	645 of 1954	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.7	540 of 1515	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.3	455 of 1891	75.9%	★★★★☆
2023	74.9	295 of 1913	84.6%	★★★★☆
2022	72.5	327 of 1853	82.4%	★★★★☆
2021	76.0	272 of 1840	85.2%	★★★★☆
2019	63.0	516 of 1824	71.7%	★★★★☆
2018	60.6	543 of 1803	69.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	22.3	1118 of 1299	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	59.7	430 of 1548	72.2%	★★★★☆
2023	83.1	111 of 1478	92.5%	★★★★★
2022	68.9	233 of 1418	83.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.8	304 of 1584	80.8%	★★★★☆
2025	41.6	746 of 1294	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.5	741 of 1556	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.1	498 of 1576	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.6	407 of 1525	73.3%	★★★★☆
2021	69.3	334 of 1510	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	64.5	438 of 1526	71.3%	★★★★☆
2018	65.7	400 of 1539	74.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2026)83rd percentile+15 vs school

White (2026)81st percentile+12 vs school

African American (2021)75th percentile~ school

Female (2026)67th percentile~ school

Male (2026)67th percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)57th percentile-18 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)33rd percentile-35 vs school

Hispanic (2026)27th percentile-41 vs school

Special Education (2025)14th percentile-47 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

U.S. History85%+15 vs state

Biology75%+4 vs state

English II Reading71%+11 vs state

English I Reading64%+8 vs state

Algebra I29%-25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Total
Clarendon High School	Public	9-12	420 S Allen	Clarendon	79226	Donley County	Clarendon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 310-7901	128	20	6.5	41.4%	99 (77.3%)	3 (2.3%)	21 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.9%)	61.8	634^th of 2009 public high schools	68.4%		55.6	776^th of 1974 public high schools	60.7%	142	28.6	75.0	63.6	71.0	85.2	$15,135

Frequently Asked Questions about Clarendon High School

What district is Clarendon High School in?

Clarendon Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Clarendon High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 128 students attended Clarendon High School.

Is Clarendon High School a good school?

Clarendon High School ranks 634^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Clarendon High School?

Clarendon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clarendon Elementary
Middle : Clarendon J H

What is the racial makeup of Clarendon High School?

Students at Clarendon High School are 77% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

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