Mumford High School

Mumford High School is a small, rural public school in Mumford, TX, serving 229 students in grades 7-12 and is the sole campus of the Mumford Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the top 1% of all Texas school districts.

This school is an academic powerhouse, consistently earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for six consecutive years and ranking in the top 5% of all Texas high schools. Its STAAR proficiency rates are dramatically higher than the state average and nearby schools. For example, Mumford achieved 100% proficiency in English II Reading, roughly double the state average and more than triple the rates at nearby Travis B Bryan High School and James Earl Rudder High School. The school also boasts a perfect 0% dropout rate over the last five years and a near-perfect 97.6% graduation rate. What makes this even more impressive is that Mumford achieves these elite results with a modest budget and a student body where nearly 69% qualify for free or reduced lunch, a metric often linked to lower performance. The school ranks in the 98th percentile for its effectiveness with low socio-economic status students, a stark contrast to nearby Hearne Jh/High School (11th percentile) and Rudder High School (19th percentile).

Mumford’s success is not limited to a select group; it earns 5-star ratings for every student subgroup, including Special Education, where its ranking soared from the 77th to the 99th percentile in just a few years. This consistent excellence makes Mumford a clear academic sanctuary in a region where many public schools are underperforming. While College View High School (85th percentile) is a decent alternative, Mumford’s performance is in a completely different tier, making it a powerful draw for families prioritizing education despite its rural location.