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Southland School

Public, Alternative Grades K-12

3854^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Alternative Schools

Better than 17% of Texas alternative schools

Summary

Southland School is a small, K-12 alternative school in the rural community of Southland, Texas, serving 132 students as the sole campus of the Southland Independent School District (Isd). The school stands out for its exceptional student retention and graduation rates, having maintained a 0.0% dropout rate for the past five years and achieving a 100% graduation rate in four of the last five reporting years. With a student-to-teacher ratio of just 7.9:1 and over 71% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, Southland demonstrates a strong commitment to keeping students on track to graduate, a remarkable feat for a high-poverty rural district.

When compared to the nearby Wilson School in the Wilson Independent School District (Isd), which has a similar size and demographic profile, Southland’s graduation rate is significantly higher—100% versus Wilson’s 83.3% in the most recent data. Southland also invests more per student, spending $16,707 compared to Wilson’s $15,806, and maintains a lower student-teacher ratio (7.9:1 vs. 10:1). These resources appear to directly support the school’s primary mission of ensuring every student completes high school, making it a standout choice for families prioritizing graduation success.

Academically, Southland shows a split profile: high school students perform competitively on STAAR End-of-Course exams, often exceeding state averages—for example, U.S. History proficiency reached 83.33% versus the state’s 67.94% in 2024-2025. However, elementary and middle school test scores are more volatile, with some grades like 3rd grade math showing 0% proficiency in 2025-2026, while 8th graders consistently outperform the state in reading and math. This inconsistency likely stems from very small class sizes, where the performance of a few students can dramatically swing percentages. Overall, Southland excels in retention and graduation, though early academic performance varies.

132

Students ?

7.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,148

Per pupil spending ?

71.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

190 Eighth St
Southland, TX 79364-9549

(806) 496-2050

District: Southland Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.7%

Hispanic:

47.7%

African American:

2.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 42nd percentile in 2023 → 31st in 2026

Strengths

✓100% graduate within 4 years

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (40% vs 50% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (17th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2023

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg40%

Texas avg50%

Elementary school

3,854^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 17%▼ down 21 pts since 2016

From bottom 37% (2016) to bottom 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

885^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 38%▲ up 21 pts since 2016

From bottom 41% (2016) to top 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

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High school

1,378^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Bottom 31%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

From bottom 28% (2016) to bottom 31% (2026)

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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	23.4	3854 of 4627	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	16.4	4214 of 4651	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	36.1	3084 of 4710	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.4	3195 of 4647	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	21.5	3854 of 4581	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.5	3069 of 4578	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.8	2435 of 4479	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.3	2987 of 4359	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	21.7	3683 of 4329	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	42.5	2689 of 4286	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	50.2	2305 of 4320	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	72.8	1061 of 4260	75.1%	★★★★☆
2013	56.1	1946 of 4221	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	25.4	3626 of 4206	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	29.1	3434 of 4095	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	21.5	3558 of 3937	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	29.1	3237 of 3884	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	24.5	3305 of 3768	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	36.8	2815 of 3724	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	62.2	1410 of 3476	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	47.1	2155 of 3475	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	38.3	2551 of 3465	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	9.1	4423 of 4461	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	28.3	3516 of 4295	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.8	3736 of 4240	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	24.5	3786 of 4575	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	43.2	2599 of 4658	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.3	3451 of 4588	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.8	3050 of 4561	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.7	2947 of 4499	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.6	2241 of 4348	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.7	1856 of 4306	56.9%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	28.2	3578 of 4413	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.0	2983 of 4465	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	26.3	3591 of 4401	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	12.4	4229 of 4376	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	25.6	3531 of 4329	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	40.6	2584 of 4188	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.7	3386 of 4168	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	27.2	3769 of 4520	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	44.3	2596 of 4594	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.2	2372 of 4521	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.5	3768 of 4477	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.9	3052 of 4451	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.9	1714 of 4309	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.4	2269 of 4264	46.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	26.4	3688 of 4582	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.8	4227 of 4647	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	19.3	4045 of 4585	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	6.9	4503 of 4563	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	19.1	3934 of 4498	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.5	2828 of 4357	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	15.5	4035 of 4319	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	58.2	1369 of 4292	68.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	15.3	2803 of 3006	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	21.6	2706 of 3108	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.5	2695 of 3106	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	32.3	2340 of 3082	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	55.5	1351 of 3142	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.2	1694 of 3127	45.8%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.5	885 of 2335	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.4	1286 of 2344	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	55.5	907 of 2372	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	26.5	1801 of 2330	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	28.8	1670 of 2254	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	18.3	1933 of 2252	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	28.8	1638 of 2193	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.8	1526 of 2080	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	27.0	1559 of 2027	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	44.9	1178 of 1987	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	28.8	1604 of 2043	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	26.9	1587 of 1987	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	20.3	1722 of 1973	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	28.9	1533 of 1951	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	59.5	793 of 1895	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	52.0	1019 of 1803	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	56.9	843 of 1763	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.0	940 of 1718	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	57.2	786 of 1684	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	21.4	1373 of 1585	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	45.3	981 of 1582	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	26.1	1325 of 1573	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	30.5	1664 of 2182	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.0	1726 of 2118	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.1	1721 of 2058	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	45.9	966 of 2008	51.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.6	582 of 2240	74.0%	★★★★☆
2024	35.2	1503 of 2242	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	22.0	1872 of 2241	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	21.9	1889 of 2221	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.0	1615 of 2151	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	62.8	596 of 2008	70.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.6	864 of 2141	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.4	680 of 2119	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	28.3	1644 of 2116	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.9	1646 of 2077	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.6	1883 of 2043	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	16.5	1807 of 1935	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	15.9	1793 of 1895	5.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.1	1003 of 2253	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.6	304 of 2235	86.4%	★★★★☆
2023	37.5	1458 of 2251	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.8	1656 of 2220	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.4	1765 of 2172	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.1	1394 of 2073	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.2	1634 of 2039	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.2	854 of 2253	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	32.0	1582 of 2245	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	12.3	2063 of 2168	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	35.3	1374 of 2069	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.3	1592 of 2030	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.1	854 of 1731	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.2	1246 of 1700	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.1	1185 of 1684	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.8	1178 of 1673	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.3	1378 of 2009	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	57.6	731 of 1974	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	38.4	1215 of 1990	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.0	1134 of 1961	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.5	719 of 1876	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.7	773 of 1861	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	29.0	1364 of 1857	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	25.6	1370 of 1797	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	16.1	1510 of 1777	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	35.5	1265 of 1762	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	50.9	955 of 1743	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	38.6	1193 of 1734	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	62.5	558 of 1652	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.4	432 of 1603	73.1%	★★★★☆
2011	78.5	133 of 1672	92.0%	★★★★★
2010	77.5	140 of 1568	91.1%	★★★★★
2009	57.1	794 of 1539	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	57.5	759 of 1510	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	64.5	574 of 1497	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	66.7	486 of 1430	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	48.0	922 of 1429	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2004	47.5	946 of 1427	33.7%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	51.0	649 of 1837	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	25.8	1481 of 1810	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	40.4	982 of 1784	45.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	13.6	1694 of 1936	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	16.2	1602 of 1891	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	62.5	543 of 1841	70.5%	★★★★☆
2019	1.5	1773 of 1798	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	24.7	1441 of 1781	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.7	578 of 1860	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	33.8	1170 of 1805	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	25.4	1399 of 1820	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	4.7	1649 of 1714	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	22.1	1422 of 1691	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.3	303 of 1937	84.4%	★★★★☆
2024	15.7	1667 of 1884	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.5	1056 of 1897	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	63.3	411 of 1847	77.7%	★★★★☆
2021	42.7	1033 of 1848	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.8	1421 of 1818	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.2	1357 of 1794	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.0	514 of 1954	73.7%	★★★★☆
2024	36.3	1122 of 1891	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.3	688 of 1913	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.9	849 of 1853	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.1	1043 of 1824	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.1	1086 of 1803	39.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	62.7	443 of 1525	71.0%	★★★★☆
2019	43.4	898 of 1526	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.1	627 of 1539	59.3%	★★★☆☆

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

Special Education (2024)68th percentile+34 vs school

Male (2026)20th percentile+3 vs school

Hispanic (2026)19th percentile~ school

Female (2026)17th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)17th percentile~ school

White (2026)7th percentile-10 vs school

At Risk (2022)1st percentile-15 vs school

Middle school

Female (2026)74th percentile+12 vs school

Male (2026)62nd percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)60th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)55th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)51st percentile-11 vs school

At Risk (2022)24th percentile~ school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)84th percentile+53 vs school

Male (2026)74th percentile+42 vs school

White (2022)71st percentile+9 vs school

Hispanic (2026)69th percentile+38 vs school

At Risk (2022)65th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)12th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology56%-15 vs state

English I Reading50%-5 vs state

Algebra I44%-10 vs state

Reading44%-11 vs state

Social Studies42%+10 vs state

Mathematics33%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 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
Southland School	Public, Alternative	K-12	190 Eighth St	Southland	79364	Garza County	Southland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 496-2050	132	17	7.9	71.2%	63 (47.7%)	3 (2.3%)	63 (47.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)								(n/a)	44.4	55.6	50.0			17.7	33.3	35.7	47.1	50.0	91.7	0.0	53.3	42.9	17.7	25.0	75.0	41.7	$17,148
Wilson School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1411 Green Ave	Wilson	79381	Lynn County	Wilson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 628-6261	133	13	10.0	72.2%	39 (29.3%)	4 (3.0%)	87 (65.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)								(n/a)	0.0	88.9	60.0	16.7	50.0	33.3	11.1	25.0	25.0	70.0	50.0	50.0	11.1	12.5	0.0	20.0	0.0	0.0	$15,212

Frequently Asked Questions about Southland School

What is the racial makeup of Southland School?

Students at Southland School are 48% White, 48% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Southland School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 132 students attended Southland School.

What district is Southland School in?

Southland Independent School District (Isd)

Is Southland School a good school?

Southland School ranks in the bottom 16.7% of Texas alternative schools.

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