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Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy

Q: Is Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy a good school?

Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy ranks 2649 th of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

2649^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Alternative Schools

Better than 43% of Texas alternative schools

Summary

Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy in Weatherford, TX, is a small, rural alternative school serving 357 students in grades PK-12 within the Garner Independent School District (Isd). This school stands out for its exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1, which creates a highly personalized learning environment, and a perfect zero-dropout rate over the last five years—a rare achievement that sets it apart from nearly all other schools.

Garner shows a remarkable pattern of academic growth, with students who may struggle in elementary and middle school often excelling by high school. While early grades face challenges—such as 4th-grade math proficiency at just 33.33%—high school performance is outstanding, with End-of-Course (EOC) exam scores in English I (80.95%), English II (86.36%), and Biology (82.35%) all significantly above state averages. This "turnaround" narrative suggests the school effectively supports students through intensive intervention and a focused college and career readiness curriculum. Compared to nearby Mineral Wells High School, which has a higher student-teacher ratio and lower test scores, Garner delivers superior high school outcomes despite serving a similarly economically diverse population.

Garner also demonstrates impressive efficiency, spending just $11,503 per student—the lowest among comparable schools like Perrin School ($15,120) and Graford School ($12,807)—while achieving strong high school results and a perfect dropout record. This efficiency, combined with a consistent upward trend in core high school subjects over the past three years, makes Garner a standout choice for parents seeking a small, focused school that helps students find their stride and succeed academically.

357

Students ?

10.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,996

Per pupil spending ?

53.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2222 Garner School Rd
Weatherford, TX 76088-9366

(940) 682-4251

District: Garner Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.1%

Hispanic:

26.9%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 44th percentile in 2022 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 35 percentile points since 2022

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg53%

Texas avg52%

Elementary school

2,649^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 43%▼ down 18 pts since 2016

From top 39% (2016) to bottom 43% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

937^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

420^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 21%

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★★★★★

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

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	41.1	2649 of 4627	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.8	2942 of 4651	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.9	3102 of 4710	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.6	2821 of 4647	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.9	3374 of 4581	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.5	2927 of 4578	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.2	1699 of 4479	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.1	1433 of 4359	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.2	1327 of 4329	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.8	1671 of 4286	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	66.3	1456 of 4320	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.2	1809 of 4260	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.6	1819 of 4221	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.6	1438 of 4206	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	76.7	713 of 4095	82.6%	★★★★☆
2010	52.4	2211 of 3937	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	30.3	3182 of 3884	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	41.9	2580 of 3768	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	62.8	1495 of 3724	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	71.4	941 of 3476	72.9%	★★★★☆
2005	67.6	1117 of 3475	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	73.6	763 of 3465	78.0%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2021	50.9	1766 of 4331	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.8	2611 of 4295	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.8	2090 of 4240	50.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.6	1834 of 4575	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	45.8	1974 of 3744	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.9	2769 of 4658	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.4	2397 of 4588	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	24.9	3742 of 4561	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	41.0	2524 of 4499	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.7	1346 of 4348	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.8	994 of 4306	76.9%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.5	2552 of 3075	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	17.0	2444 of 2619	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	56.3	1725 of 3184	45.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.0	1819 of 4413	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.0	1430 of 3644	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.3	2424 of 4465	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.5	1447 of 4401	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.4	2603 of 4376	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.8	2468 of 4329	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.6	2718 of 4188	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.3	1686 of 4168	59.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.7	1726 of 4520	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	41.9	2240 of 3705	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.0	3124 of 4594	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.4	2154 of 4521	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	32.6	3338 of 4477	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	40.6	2694 of 4451	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.3	1401 of 4309	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.8	1771 of 4264	58.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	31.6	3341 of 4582	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	32.6	2683 of 3739	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.3	3643 of 4647	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.4	3115 of 4585	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.4	2776 of 4563	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	25.8	3467 of 4498	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	41.9	2532 of 4357	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.7	2338 of 4319	45.9%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	18.0	4120 of 4301	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	30.9	2667 of 3549	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	10.2	4245 of 4292	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	25.4	3451 of 4086	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	44.5	1948 of 3952	50.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	22.3	2613 of 3006	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	20.3	2336 of 2612	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.9	2835 of 3108	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	17.3	2823 of 3106	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	15.1	2876 of 3082	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	17.5	2788 of 3082	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	46.4	1758 of 3142	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.5	1647 of 3127	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.3	937 of 2335	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.2	1294 of 2344	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.0	1171 of 2372	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	32.1	1658 of 2330	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	41.9	1256 of 2254	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.3	1069 of 2252	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.2	580 of 2193	73.6%	★★★★☆
2018	60.4	646 of 2080	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.2	788 of 2027	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.7	831 of 1987	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	78.9	296 of 2043	85.5%	★★★★☆
2014	59.3	801 of 1987	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.6	922 of 1973	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	42.1	1226 of 1951	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	64.7	616 of 1895	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	66.3	531 of 1803	70.5%	★★★★☆
2009	63.0	658 of 1763	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	40.7	1223 of 1718	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	59.6	717 of 1684	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	69.4	417 of 1585	73.7%	★★★★☆
2005	66.9	488 of 1582	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	74.8	252 of 1573	84.0%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	27.0	1805 of 2182	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.4	1412 of 2118	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.9	961 of 2058	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.5	520 of 2008	74.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.9	509 of 2240	77.3%	★★★★☆
2025	51.5	802 of 1825	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.5	1456 of 2242	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.4	1621 of 2241	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	37.8	1392 of 2221	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	58.9	738 of 2151	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.8	533 of 2047	74.0%	★★★★☆
2018	66.7	522 of 2008	74.0%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	41.4	1097 of 1497	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	54.6	818 of 1501	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	61.1	622 of 1430	56.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.5	337 of 2141	84.3%	★★★★☆
2025	58.4	571 of 1731	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.2	869 of 2119	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.1	1179 of 2116	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.0	1475 of 2077	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.5	1498 of 2043	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	74.3	321 of 1935	83.4%	★★★★☆
2018	65.6	448 of 1895	76.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.9	523 of 2253	76.8%	★★★★☆
2025	67.5	373 of 1820	79.5%	★★★★☆
2024	47.4	1063 of 2235	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	35.1	1535 of 2251	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.5	1216 of 2220	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.3	678 of 2172	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.0	532 of 2073	74.3%	★★★★☆
2018	60.3	595 of 2039	70.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	41.0	1307 of 2253	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	29.9	1339 of 1818	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	53.8	890 of 2246	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.5	1379 of 2245	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.5	1162 of 2228	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.4	1265 of 2168	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.3	720 of 2069	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.4	807 of 2030	60.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.8	266 of 1956	86.4%	★★★★☆
2025	23.9	1360 of 1568	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.9	1549 of 1891	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.0	1366 of 1815	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.1	1160 of 1757	34.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	26.7	1416 of 1731	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	24.3	1223 of 1439	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.5	1490 of 1733	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.1	1562 of 1749	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	32.8	1258 of 1723	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	36.0	1178 of 1700	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.0	977 of 1684	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.1	912 of 1673	45.5%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)62nd percentile+19 vs school

Female (2026)60th percentile+17 vs school

At Risk (2021)59th percentile+23 vs school

Hispanic (2026)59th percentile+16 vs school

Male (2026)27th percentile-16 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)17th percentile-26 vs school

White (2026)13th percentile-30 vs school

Special Education (2026)4th percentile-39 vs school

Middle school

Special Education (2026)86th percentile+27 vs school

Hispanic (2026)84th percentile+24 vs school

Female (2026)77th percentile+17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)77th percentile+17 vs school

Male (2026)42nd percentile-18 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)27th percentile-33 vs school

White (2026)18th percentile-42 vs school

At Risk (2022)17th percentile-27 vs school

High school

Gifted and Talented (2026)95th percentile+16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)89th percentile+9 vs school

Female (2026)81st percentile~ school

White (2026)80th percentile~ school

Male (2026)74th percentile-5 vs school

Special Education (2026)72nd percentile-7 vs school

Hispanic (2026)56th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

English II Reading86%+26 vs state

Biology82%+12 vs state

English I Reading81%+26 vs state

U.S. History71%~ state avg

Algebra I59%+5 vs state

Reading51%-3 vs state

Mathematics42%~ state avg

Social Studies26%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)	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)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	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	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2222 Garner School Rd	Weatherford	76088	Parker County	Garner Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 682-4251	357	35	10.1	53.5%	243 (68.1%)	3 (0.8%)	96 (26.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.6%)								(n/a)				59.4	82.4	81.0	86.4	71.4	48.2	25.9	67.7	39.3	57.7	64.5	40.7	33.3	47.1	35.7	50.0	43.8	25.8	$13,996
Mineral Wells High School	Public, Alternative	9-12	3801 Ram Blvd	Mineral Wells	76067	Palo Pinto County	Mineral Wells Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 325-4408	3,275	214	15.3	73.0%	1,641 (50.1%)	113 (3.5%)	1,374 (42.0%)	28 (0.9%)	9 (0.3%)	6 (0.2%)	104 (3.2%)								(n/a)	66.7	0.0	0.0	43.8	69.9	44.3	53.3	53.5	49.4	39.9	41.0	47.2	40.5	40.4	33.5	42.6	42.5	41.0	12.5	41.9	25.9	$32,308
Perrin School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	216 N Benson	Perrin	76486	Jack County	Perrin-Whitt Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 798-3845	324	29	11.2	49.4%	251 (77.5%)	1 (0.3%)	58 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.3%)								(n/a)				81.8	90.5	77.3	78.3	85.7	45.5	29.4	53.6	36.8	52.2	51.7	27.3	0.0	53.6	31.6	34.8	48.3	20.7	$11,456
Graford School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	400 W Division	Graford	76449	Palo Pinto County	Graford Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 664-3101	339	39	8.6	51.6%	254 (74.9%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (20.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	13 (3.8%)								(n/a)				20.8	85.3	79.4	76.9	71.4	40.7	69.2	72.2	42.3	50.0	55.0	29.6	53.9	66.7	34.6	45.0	0.0	15.0	$11,685

Frequently Asked Questions about Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy

What district is Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy in?

Garner Independent School District (Isd)

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Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy ranks 2649^th of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 357 students attended Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy?

Students at Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy are 68% White, 27% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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