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Pottsboro High School

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Pottsboro High School ranks 288 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

288^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 86% of Texas high schools

Summary

Pottsboro High School in Pottsboro, TX, is a mid-sized high school serving 460 students in grades 9-12, part of the high-performing Pottsboro Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked in the 95th percentile statewide. The school has shown a powerful upward trajectory, climbing from the 64th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 86th percentile in 2025-2026, and it stands out as the top-performing traditional high school in its region, outperforming nearby schools like Tom Bean High School, Howe High School, and Bells High School in nearly every academic measure.

Academically, Pottsboro excels across the board, with STAAR proficiency rates far above the state average in every subject. Its greatest strength is Algebra I, where 77% of students are proficient—dramatically higher than the state average of 54% and a staggering 25 percentage points above the next best nearby school, Bells (52.5%). The school also leads in English I and II reading and U.S. History, with rates like 80.6% in English II compared to the state's 59.9%. Additionally, Pottsboro achieves these results while spending less per student (~$10,700) than many neighbors, such as S And S Cons High School ($13,950), indicating efficient use of resources. The school also boasts a very low dropout rate of 0.2% and a graduation rate of 98.1%, tied for the best among its peer group.

A standout feature is Pottsboro's exceptional support for Special Education students, ranking in the 92nd percentile statewide with a 5-star rating—a clear differentiator from other area schools. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1, fostering a more personalized learning environment. While overall performance is strong, the school shows some variation in outcomes for different student groups, which warrants continued attention to ensure consistent support for all. For parents seeking a high-achieving, efficiently run school with a strong upward trend and outstanding support for diverse learners, Pottsboro High School is a compelling choice in the region.

460

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,267

Per pupil spending ?

32.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

901 Hwy 120
Pottsboro, TX 75076-0555

(903) 771-0085

District: Pottsboro Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Pottsboro High School:

Elementary:	Pottsboro Elementary
Middle:	Pottsboro Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.2%

Hispanic:

9.8%

Two or more races:

6.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 64th percentile in 2023 → 86th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (78% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Texas high schools

✓98% 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 school78%

District avg80%

Texas avg62%

288^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 14%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 8% (2016) to top 14% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

50^th of 951Pottsboro 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	76.7	288 of 2009	85.7%	★★★★☆
2025	71.9	373 of 1974	81.1%	★★★★☆
2024	69.4	445 of 1990	77.6%	★★★★☆
2023	58.5	708 of 1961	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.9	663 of 1876	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.3	637 of 1861	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.7	434 of 1857	76.6%	★★★★☆
2018	63.6	467 of 1797	74.0%	★★★★☆
2017	66.5	417 of 1777	76.5%	★★★★☆
2016	78.3	142 of 1762	91.9%	★★★★★
2015	69.7	410 of 1743	76.5%	★★★★☆
2014	78.5	166 of 1734	90.4%	★★★★★
2013	80.3	124 of 1652	92.5%	★★★★★
2012	74.0	178 of 1603	88.9%	★★★★☆
2011	79.2	111 of 1672	93.4%	★★★★★
2010	75.2	200 of 1568	87.2%	★★★★☆
2009	73.9	264 of 1539	82.8%	★★★★☆
2008	68.4	438 of 1510	71.0%	★★★★☆
2007	72.0	358 of 1497	76.1%	★★★★☆
2006	76.1	231 of 1430	83.8%	★★★★☆
2005	79.2	154 of 1429	89.2%	★★★★☆
2004	78.4	144 of 1427	89.9%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	46.7	775 of 1837	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.2	411 of 1829	77.5%	★★★★☆
2019	41.3	991 of 1810	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.3	786 of 1784	55.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.6	442 of 1936	77.2%	★★★★☆
2024	65.9	460 of 1880	75.5%	★★★★☆
2023	59.6	657 of 1891	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.6	701 of 1841	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.4	758 of 1815	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.5	557 of 1798	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.9	431 of 1781	75.8%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.2	796 of 1206	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.9	683 of 1182	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.4	680 of 1172	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.8	786 of 1177	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	70.4	281 of 1145	75.5%	★★★★☆
2018	72.9	39 of 1137	96.6%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.6	531 of 1860	71.5%	★★★★☆
2024	57.8	548 of 1805	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.0	792 of 1820	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.4	686 of 1762	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.8	416 of 1743	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	66.5	391 of 1714	77.2%	★★★★☆
2018	73.3	274 of 1691	83.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.1	340 of 1937	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	63.7	415 of 1884	78.0%	★★★★☆
2023	50.9	774 of 1897	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.7	838 of 1847	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.0	668 of 1848	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.4	662 of 1818	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.1	453 of 1794	74.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.2	201 of 1954	89.7%	★★★★☆
2024	69.1	367 of 1891	80.6%	★★★★☆
2023	55.7	706 of 1913	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.6	661 of 1853	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.3	559 of 1840	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.1	373 of 1824	79.6%	★★★★☆
2018	56.2	639 of 1803	64.6%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.0	411 of 713	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	77.0	96 of 731	86.9%	★★★★☆
2023	30.3	489 of 677	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	50.4	286 of 664	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.2	357 of 588	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	90.4	28 of 604	95.4%	★★★★★
2018	55.8	226 of 582	61.2%	★★★☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	75.3	35 of 106	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	87.0	12 of 95	87.4%	★★★★☆
2018	73.5	32 of 122	73.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	82.7	128 of 1581	91.9%	★★★★★
2024	81.6	127 of 1548	91.8%	★★★★★
2023	46.2	655 of 1478	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.4	188 of 1418	86.7%	★★★★☆
2021	77.9	149 of 1382	89.2%	★★★★☆
2019	82.8	110 of 1357	91.9%	★★★★★
2018	39.1	743 of 1347	44.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.1	412 of 1584	74.0%	★★★★☆
2024	52.2	670 of 1556	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.1	967 of 1576	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.7	936 of 1525	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.8	901 of 1510	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.6	656 of 1526	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.2	813 of 1539	47.2%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Special Education (2026)92nd percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)90th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)82nd percentile-3 vs school

Female (2026)77th percentile-8 vs school

White (2026)74th percentile-12 vs school

Hispanic (2026)71st percentile-14 vs school

Native American (2022)67th percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)58th percentile-7 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)42nd percentile-43 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)34th percentile-52 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

U.S. History83%+12 vs state

English II Reading81%+21 vs state

Biology78%+8 vs state

Algebra I77%+23 vs state

English I Reading74%+18 vs state

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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)	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	Total
Pottsboro High School	Public	9-12	901 Hwy 120	Pottsboro	75076	Grayson County	Pottsboro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 771-0085	460	33	13.7	32.4%	369 (80.2%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (9.8%)	7 (1.5%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.7%)	76.7	288^th of 2009 public high schools	85.7%		71.9	373^rd of 1974 public high schools	81.1%	85	77.0	78.3	73.5	80.6	82.5	$10,267
Jefferson Learning Center	Public	10-12	81 Vandenburg	Denison	75020	Grayson County	Sherman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 891-6680	82	10	8.2	84.1%	28 (34.1%)	16 (19.5%)	35 (42.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.4%)								(n/a)	0.0		14.3	25.9	61.5	$21,691
Tri County Juvenile Detent	Public	6-12	9501 Dyess	Denison	75020	Grayson County	Sherman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 786-6326	21	1	20.7	19.0%	8 (38.1%)	7 (33.3%)	4 (19.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.5%)	2.5	1954^th of 2009 public high schools	2.7%					(n/a)	0.0					$4,233
Denison High School	Public	9-12	4200 N State Hwy 91	Denison	75020	Grayson County	Denison Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 462-7125	1,351	97	13.9	56.6%	727 (53.8%)	125 (9.3%)	335 (24.8%)	18 (1.3%)	19 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	127 (9.4%)	45.7	1077^th of 2009 public high schools	46.4%		47.3	982^nd of 1974 public high schools	50.3%	95	41.5	76.4	49.4	60.5	61.1	$9,478
Pathways High School	Public	9-12	318 W Morgan St	Denison	75020	Grayson County	Denison Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 462-7150	62	5	13.2	75.8%	31 (50.0%)	7 (11.3%)	18 (29.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.7%)	3.1	1925^th of 2009 public high schools	4.2%		8.7	1802^nd of 1974 public high schools	8.7%	123	0.0	28.6	20.0	11.8	8.3	$10,900
Sherman High School	Public	9-12	2907 W Travis St	Sherman	75092	Grayson County	Sherman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 891-6440	2,143	163	13.1	68.8%	624 (29.1%)	257 (12.0%)	1,036 (48.3%)	69 (3.2%)	18 (0.8%)	3 (0.1%)	136 (6.3%)	37.2	1308^th of 2009 public high schools	34.9%		39.6	1175^th of 1974 public high schools	40.5%	133	34.6	65.4	43.8	53.9	62.1	$10,601
S And S Cons High School	Public	9-12	404 S Main	Sadler	76264	Grayson County	S And S Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 564-6051	301	27	11.2	34.2%	217 (72.1%)	2 (0.7%)	63 (20.9%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.0%)	31.8	1439^th of 2009 public high schools	28.4%		38.2	1208^th of 1974 public high schools	38.8%	231	15.5	69.9	44.7	51.3	48.7	$14,520
Howe High School	Public	9-12	200 E Ponderosa	Howe	75459	Grayson County	Howe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 745-4400	363	35	10.4	35.0%	230 (63.4%)	11 (3.0%)	95 (26.2%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.1%)	67.5	486^th of 2009 public high schools	75.8%		66	524^th of 1974 public high schools	73.5%	38	37.8	86.4	65.0	81.5	79.3	$11,283
Bells High School	Public	9-12	1500 Ole Ambrose Rd	Bells	75414	Grayson County	Bells Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 965-3603	318	31	10.4	33.6%	262 (82.4%)	3 (0.9%)	32 (10.1%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.1%)	70.6	423^rd of 2009 public high schools	78.9%		70.2	409^th of 1974 public high schools	79.3%	14	52.5	88.5	72.0	82.1	70.4	$13,341
Whitesboro High School	Public	9-12	1 Bearcat Dr	Whitesboro	76273	Grayson County	Whitesboro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 564-4207	508	41	12.4	57.5%	355 (69.9%)	2 (0.4%)	120 (23.6%)	3 (0.6%)	7 (1.4%)	3 (0.6%)	18 (3.5%)	52.9	881^st of 2009 public high schools	56.1%		51.8	867^th of 1974 public high schools	56.1%	14	34.9	85.8	59.6	61.1	63.0	$10,724

Frequently Asked Questions about Pottsboro High School

What schools feed into Pottsboro High School?

Pottsboro High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pottsboro Elementary
Middle : Pottsboro Middle

How many students attend Pottsboro High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 460 students attended Pottsboro High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pottsboro High School?

Students at Pottsboro High School are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Is Pottsboro High School a good school?

Pottsboro High School ranks 288^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Pottsboro High School in?

Pottsboro Independent School District (Isd)

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