Lohn School

Lohn School in Lohn, TX, is a very small, rural public school serving grades PK-12 with just 123 students in the Lohn Independent School District (Isd), offering an intimate learning environment with a low student-to-teacher ratio of about 8.5 to 1.

One of the most striking features of Lohn School is its exceptionally high per-pupil spending, which has historically exceeded $23,000 per student—far above the state average and nearly double that of nearby Rochelle School, which spends around $12,744 per student. Despite this investment, academic performance on state assessments is mixed. While Lohn School shows strengths in high school subjects like Biology (83.33% proficient) and Algebra I (75% proficient), it struggles in English II (33.33%) and U.S. History (40%). In contrast, Rochelle School consistently outperforms Lohn across nearly all grade levels and subjects, particularly in math, where Rochelle's 3rd-grade proficiency is 76.92% compared to Lohn's 20%. This gap is notable given that Lohn serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (60.98% eligible for free or reduced lunch) versus Rochelle (51.88%).

On a positive note, Lohn School boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for the last five years, reflecting a strong commitment to keeping students in school. However, this success contrasts with the fact that many students are not meeting state standards in core subjects, raising questions about college and career readiness. The school's small size also leads to volatile test scores from year to year, as a single cohort can dramatically shift results. For parents considering Lohn School, it offers a close-knit community with dedicated teachers in some subjects, but the academic outcomes suggest room for improvement, especially when compared to the more uniformly strong performance at Rochelle School just 14 miles away.