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Lovelady J H High School

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Lovelady J H High School ranks 400 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

400^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 80% of Texas high schools

Summary

Lovelady J H High School in Lovelady, TX, is a small, rural school serving 254 students in grades 7 through 12, and it stands out as a clear academic leader in its region, consistently outperforming nearby schools like Groveton J H-H S, Latexo High School, Trinity High School, and Crockett High School.

This school is a top performer in the region, with a strong track record of academic excellence. In the most recent testing year, Lovelady exceeded the state average in 8 out of 10 subjects, and its English Language Arts scores were nearly double those of nearby Crockett and Trinity high schools. The school also boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, a feat unmatched by any of its neighbors. A key advantage is its very low student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1, which allows for more individualized attention and likely contributes to its high test scores and strong outcomes for students from low socio-economic backgrounds and Hispanic students. The Lovelady Independent School District (Isd) is ranked in the top 22% of all Texas districts, further highlighting the school's consistent, high-quality education.

While Lovelady is a high-performing school overall, it faces two important challenges. The school has a significant and persistent achievement gap for its African American students, which requires targeted support. Additionally, its effectiveness with Special Education students has sharply declined over the past two years, dropping from a top-tier ranking to a middle-tier one, suggesting a need to investigate and address this downward trend. Despite these areas for improvement, Lovelady remains a strong choice for families seeking a small, supportive school environment with a proven record of academic success and a focus on helping all students graduate.

254

Students ?

9.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,374

Per pupil spending ?

37%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11839 Tx St Hwy 19 S
Lovelady, TX 75851

(936) 636-7636

District: Lovelady Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Lovelady J H High School:

Elementary:

Lovelady Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.8%

Hispanic:

11.8%

African American:

9.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 75th percentile in 2016 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (65% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Texas high schools

✓100% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

District avg65%

Texas avg54%

Middle school

450^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 19%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

400^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 25% (2016) to top 20% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Texas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

209^th of 951Lovelady 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	73.2	450 of 2335	80.7%	★★★★☆
2025	81.2	308 of 2344	86.9%	★★★★☆
2024	56.7	867 of 2372	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.5	471 of 2330	79.8%	★★★★☆
2022	57.2	802 of 2254	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.0	504 of 2252	77.6%	★★★★☆
2019	68.6	515 of 2193	76.5%	★★★★☆
2018	70.8	452 of 2080	78.3%	★★★★☆
2017	71.3	426 of 2027	79.0%	★★★★☆
2016	75.8	381 of 1987	80.8%	★★★★☆
2015	62.9	735 of 2043	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	69.7	536 of 1987	73.0%	★★★★☆
2013	57.4	849 of 1973	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	51.5	991 of 1951	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	76.3	210 of 1895	88.9%	★★★★☆
2010	59.5	760 of 1803	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.7	764 of 1763	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	70.9	391 of 1718	77.2%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.2	227 of 1295	82.5%	★★★★☆
2022	21.2	1125 of 1251	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	43.4	615 of 1213	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	69.4	253 of 1193	78.8%	★★★★☆
2018	45.6	570 of 1167	51.2%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	58.3	644 of 2182	70.5%	★★★★☆
2021	73.2	266 of 2118	87.4%	★★★★☆
2019	58.6	593 of 2058	71.2%	★★★★☆
2018	58.8	549 of 2008	72.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	76.7	358 of 2240	84.0%	★★★★☆
2025	72.8	345 of 1825	81.1%	★★★★☆
2024	40.2	1331 of 2242	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	61.8	702 of 2241	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.9	1012 of 2221	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.8	420 of 2151	80.5%	★★★★☆
2019	69.0	492 of 2047	76.0%	★★★★☆
2018	77.9	302 of 2008	85.0%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	53.0	851 of 1446	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	83.6	6 of 1430	99.6%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	46.9	1038 of 2141	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.3	910 of 2119	57.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.8	370 of 2253	83.6%	★★★★☆
2025	77.1	207 of 1820	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	42.9	1226 of 2235	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.4	644 of 2251	71.4%	★★★★☆
2022	47.1	1076 of 2220	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.2	514 of 2172	76.3%	★★★★☆
2019	76.1	260 of 2073	87.5%	★★★★☆
2018	66.5	440 of 2039	78.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.7	534 of 2253	76.3%	★★★★☆
2025	80.4	228 of 1818	87.5%	★★★★☆
2024	67.4	544 of 2246	75.8%	★★★★☆
2023	79.3	325 of 2245	85.5%	★★★★☆
2022	61.3	696 of 2228	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.7	644 of 2168	70.3%	★★★★☆
2019	61.1	639 of 2069	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.0	687 of 2030	66.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	33.2	1352 of 1891	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	72.8	230 of 1815	87.3%	★★★★☆
2022	55.2	519 of 1757	70.5%	★★★★☆
2021	74.8	160 of 1712	90.7%	★★★★★
2019	63.4	313 of 1626	80.8%	★★★★☆
2018	49.3	585 of 1597	63.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.9	546 of 1731	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.9	373 of 1439	74.1%	★★★★☆
2024	35.4	1215 of 1733	29.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	59.3	651 of 1749	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.7	895 of 1723	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.1	585 of 1700	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.9	667 of 1684	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.5	695 of 1673	58.5%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.4	400 of 2009	80.1%	★★★★☆
2025	66.6	505 of 1974	74.4%	★★★★☆
2024	71.8	383 of 1990	80.8%	★★★★☆
2023	64.2	583 of 1961	70.3%	★★★★☆
2022	63.6	528 of 1876	71.9%	★★★★☆
2021	82.2	169 of 1861	90.9%	★★★★★
2019	63.8	523 of 1857	71.8%	★★★★☆
2018	59.4	582 of 1797	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.3	490 of 1777	72.4%	★★★★☆
2016	68.3	433 of 1762	75.4%	★★★★☆
2015	75.0	243 of 1743	86.1%	★★★★☆
2014	60.7	627 of 1734	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.3	662 of 1652	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.9	690 of 1603	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	69.0	437 of 1672	73.9%	★★★★☆
2010	74.8	215 of 1568	86.3%	★★★★☆
2009	69.8	392 of 1539	74.5%	★★★★☆
2008	70.5	372 of 1510	75.4%	★★★★☆
2007	53.8	852 of 1497	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	55.0	794 of 1430	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	48.4	910 of 1429	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2004	42.8	1029 of 1427	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	19.4	697 of 834	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	6.3	1036 of 1065	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	47.5	454 of 1069	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.3	203 of 1031	80.3%	★★★★☆
2021	74.7	163 of 1020	84.0%	★★★★☆
2019	76.0	175 of 1024	82.9%	★★★★☆
2018	53.0	388 of 1013	61.7%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	37.7	1084 of 1837	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	81.5	119 of 1829	93.5%	★★★★★
2019	32.4	1298 of 1810	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.2	1126 of 1784	36.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.1	434 of 1936	77.6%	★★★★☆
2025	64.7	389 of 1504	74.1%	★★★★☆
2024	61.3	580 of 1880	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.3	351 of 1891	81.4%	★★★★☆
2022	66.1	460 of 1841	75.0%	★★★★☆
2021	83.0	135 of 1815	92.6%	★★★★★
2019	63.2	563 of 1798	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.3	294 of 1781	83.5%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	40.4	912 of 1182	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	73.2	233 of 1177	80.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.5	313 of 1860	83.2%	★★★★☆
2025	71.1	217 of 1453	85.1%	★★★★☆
2024	61.2	465 of 1805	74.2%	★★★★☆
2021	93.8	23 of 1743	98.7%	★★★★★
2019	62.1	475 of 1714	72.3%	★★★★☆
2018	12.8	1536 of 1691	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.3	385 of 1937	80.1%	★★★★☆
2025	67.6	257 of 1513	83.0%	★★★★☆
2024	59.6	498 of 1884	73.6%	★★★★☆
2023	55.9	635 of 1897	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.8	460 of 1847	75.1%	★★★★☆
2021	87.0	76 of 1848	95.9%	★★★★★
2019	54.2	670 of 1818	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.0	885 of 1794	50.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.3	374 of 1954	80.9%	★★★★☆
2025	70.1	275 of 1515	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	77.9	220 of 1891	88.4%	★★★★☆
2023	55.8	704 of 1913	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.0	630 of 1853	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	77.7	232 of 1840	87.4%	★★★★☆
2019	60.8	576 of 1824	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.0	874 of 1803	51.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.8	542 of 1581	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.0	354 of 1299	72.7%	★★★★☆
2024	83.6	109 of 1548	93.0%	★★★★★
2023	60.6	379 of 1478	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	17.7	1331 of 1418	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	30.1	1034 of 1382	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	58.4	369 of 1357	72.8%	★★★★☆
2018	30.4	981 of 1347	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.7	629 of 1584	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.5	469 of 1294	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.9	296 of 1556	81.0%	★★★★☆
2023	52.5	711 of 1576	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.5	697 of 1525	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.9	269 of 1510	82.2%	★★★★☆
2019	46.2	835 of 1526	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.9	526 of 1539	65.8%	★★★☆☆

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)

Middle school

Female (2026)84th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)84th percentile+3 vs school

African American (2026)82nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)76th percentile-4 vs school

At Risk (2022)70th percentile+6 vs school

White (2026)68th percentile-12 vs school

Hispanic (2026)52nd percentile-29 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2019)41st percentile-35 vs school

Special Education (2024)29th percentile-35 vs school

High school

Hispanic (2026)83rd percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)81st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)80th percentile~ school

Female (2026)78th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2026)66th percentile-14 vs school

White (2026)60th percentile-20 vs school

At Risk (2022)41st percentile-31 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2023)23rd percentile-47 vs school

African American (2025)16th percentile-58 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

English II Reading84%+24 vs state

U.S. History81%+10 vs state

Biology77%+7 vs state

English I Reading74%+18 vs state

Reading70%+14 vs state

Algebra I55%~ state avg

Social Studies50%+18 vs state

Mathematics40%~ state avg

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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)	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 (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	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Lovelady J H High School	Public	7-12	11839 Tx St Hwy 19 S	Lovelady	75851	Houston County	Lovelady Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(936) 636-7636	254	25	9.9	37.0%	190 (74.8%)	23 (9.1%)	30 (11.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	6 (2.4%)	71.4	400^th of 2009 public high schools	80.1%		66.6	505^th of 1974 public high schools	74.4%	105	55.0	77.1	73.5	84.3	80.6		60.0	78.6		45.7	33.3	50.0	$10,374
Crockett High School	Public	9-12	1600 W Loop 304	Crockett	75835	Houston County	Crockett Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 544-2125	376	35	10.7	80.9%	59 (15.7%)	169 (44.9%)	140 (37.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	34.3	1377^th of 2009 public high schools	31.5%		27.4	1455^th of 1974 public high schools	26.3%	78	45.7	68.5	34.0	44.4	63.0								$11,236
Trinity High School	Public	9-12	500 E Caroline	Trinity	75862	Trinity County	Trinity Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 594-3560	359	29	12.4	89.4%	176 (49.0%)	40 (11.1%)	115 (32.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.7%)	34.5	1374^th of 2009 public high schools	31.6%		29.2	1420^th of 1974 public high schools	28.1%	46	23.5	65.5	37.8	54.0	64.4								$9,536
Latexo High School	Public	7-12	298 F M 2663	Latexo	75849	Houston County	Latexo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 544-5664	210	24	8.6	45.7%	152 (72.4%)	3 (1.4%)	44 (21.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	58.5	733^rd of 2009 public high schools	63.5%		63.1	595^th of 1974 public high schools	69.9%	138	33.3	81.0	60.6	82.6	77.4	53.1	62.0	60.7	21.9	8.1	36.4	25.0	$12,998
Groveton J H-H S	Public	6-12	Hwy 94 & W 5th St	Groveton	75845	Trinity County	Groveton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 642-1473	411	38	10.9	62.0%	305 (74.2%)	23 (5.6%)	69 (16.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	56.2	789^th of 2009 public high schools	60.7%		50.2	905^th of 1974 public high schools	54.2%	116	46.6	75.8	64.9	55.9	77.8	58.1	67.4	60.8	58.1	38.0	9.4	33.3	$11,268

Frequently Asked Questions about Lovelady J H High School

Is Lovelady J H High School a good school?

Lovelady J H High School ranks 400^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lovelady J H High School?

Students at Lovelady J H High School are 75% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools feed into Lovelady J H High School?

Lovelady J H High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lovelady Elementary

How many students attend Lovelady J H High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 254 students attended Lovelady J H High School.

What district is Lovelady J H High School in?

Lovelady Independent School District (Isd)

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