Ector High School

Ector High School is a small, rural school in Ector, TX, serving 110 students in grades 6 through 12 as the sole campus of the Ector Independent School District (Isd).

Ector High School is a standout for keeping students on track, boasting a perfect 100% graduation rate in three of the last five years and a 0% dropout rate for five consecutive years. This far exceeds nearby schools like Bonham High School (93.5% graduation rate) and Pathways High School (87.2% graduation rate). However, this success in student retention does not fully translate to state test scores, which are generally below state averages. For instance, only 40% of students are proficient in Algebra I compared to 54% statewide, and 45.8% are proficient in English II versus 59.9% statewide. A notable exception is U.S. History, where 80% of students are proficient, outperforming the state average of 70.2% and suggesting a particularly effective teacher or curriculum in that subject.

A key area for improvement is a dramatic gender performance gap: female students rank in the 78th percentile statewide, while male students rank in the 23rd percentile—a 55-point difference not seen in nearby schools. The school also shows a spending paradox, investing $15,653 per student, which is higher than the state average and more than high-performing Bells High School ($12,820 per student), yet academic outcomes lag behind. This suggests that while the school excels at creating a supportive environment, it may need to re-evaluate how its resources are used to boost academic achievement across all subjects and student groups.