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Woodson School

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Woodson School ranks 1729 th of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

1729^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Alternative Schools

Better than 63% of Texas alternative schools

Summary

Woodson School in Woodson, TX, is a small, alternative public school serving 178 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade within the Woodson Independent School District (Isd), and it stands out for its perfect graduation and dropout record over the last five years.

This school is a tale of two halves. On one hand, it boasts a highly effective high school program that consistently beats state averages in key subjects like English II Reading and U.S. History, and it achieves a 100% graduation rate every year. On the other hand, there is a significant academic slump in the middle school years, particularly in Math and Science, where proficiency rates can drop to single digits. For example, 8th Grade Math proficiency hit 0% in the 2025-2026 school year, compared to the state average of 47.24%. However, the school shows a remarkable ability to turn these students around by high school, suggesting dedicated staff and effective remediation. Compared to the nearby Throckmorton Collegiate Independent School District (Isd), Woodson spends significantly less per student ($13,610 vs. $18,141) while achieving comparable or better outcomes in several areas, including a clear advantage in English II Reading (83.33% vs. 66.67%).

For parents, the key takeaway is that Woodson School offers a strong, supportive environment that ensures every student graduates, but it faces challenges in the middle grades that require attention. The high school program is a bright spot, with students excelling on End of Course exams, but the middle school slump in Math and Science is a critical concern. The school’s fiscal efficiency is notable, as it achieves strong results with a leaner operational model than its neighbor. Overall, Woodson School is a community-focused school with a proven track record of student persistence, but it has clear areas for improvement in its middle school curriculum and instruction.

178

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,535

Per pupil spending ?

56.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

207 E Hill
Woodson, TX 76491-0287

(940) 345-6521

District: Woodson Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.7%

Hispanic:

18.0%

Two or more races:

1.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 23rd percentile in 2025 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓100% graduate within 4 years

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 60th (2026) from a 23rd-percentile low (2025)

✓Above the Texas median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

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

!Social Studies scores 32 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg50%

Texas avg52%

Elementary school

1,729^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 25 pts since 2016

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

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★★★★★

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Middle school

1,485^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 36%▼ down 43 pts since 2016

From top 21% (2016) to bottom 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

799^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 22 pts since 2016

From bottom 38% (2016) to top 40% (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	57.7	1729 of 4627	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.5	2527 of 4651	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.4	2932 of 4710	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.0	3515 of 4647	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	38.5	2826 of 4581	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.1	1936 of 4578	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.1	2740 of 4479	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.7	2149 of 4359	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	42.1	2390 of 4329	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	42.6	2686 of 4286	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	58.0	1908 of 4320	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	52.5	2184 of 4260	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	41.6	2777 of 4221	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.2	1814 of 4206	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.6	1901 of 4095	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.3	1872 of 3937	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	50.6	2218 of 3884	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	35.5	2883 of 3768	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	52.2	2104 of 3724	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	60.8	1485 of 3476	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	58.3	1612 of 3475	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	68.9	1038 of 3465	70.0%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2018	49.7	1946 of 4240	54.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.5	3083 of 4575	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	61.8	1213 of 3744	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.9	2380 of 4658	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.1	2907 of 4588	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.4	1295 of 4561	71.6%	★★★★☆
2021	69.0	1101 of 4499	75.5%	★★★★☆
2019	32.0	3207 of 4348	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	47.1	2166 of 4306	49.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	75.9	631 of 4520	86.0%	★★★★☆
2025	34.5	2660 of 3705	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	39.3	2949 of 4594	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	19.8	4108 of 4521	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	25.5	3767 of 4477	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	54.4	1724 of 4451	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.5	3236 of 4309	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	50.0	2042 of 4264	52.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	62.0	1459 of 4582	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	39.9	2280 of 3739	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.4	3295 of 4647	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	42.1	2624 of 4585	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	11.1	4382 of 4563	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	32.7	2995 of 4498	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.3	2051 of 4357	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.5	2482 of 4319	42.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.6	2275 of 4301	47.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.1	1883 of 3006	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.2	1705 of 2612	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.5	2372 of 3108	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.2	2444 of 3106	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.0	2514 of 3082	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	44.5	1742 of 3082	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.7	2451 of 3142	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.1	2217 of 3127	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.3	1485 of 2335	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	28.0	1796 of 2344	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.3	1497 of 2372	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.2	1012 of 2330	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.4	368 of 2254	83.7%	★★★★☆
2021	62.2	682 of 2252	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.6	879 of 2193	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.4	624 of 2080	70.0%	★★★★☆
2017	44.8	1042 of 2027	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	74.8	412 of 1987	79.3%	★★★★☆
2015	75.4	390 of 2043	80.9%	★★★★☆
2014	81.8	233 of 1987	88.3%	★★★★☆
2013	69.9	504 of 1973	74.5%	★★★★☆
2012	59.0	788 of 1951	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	43.4	1314 of 1895	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	59.8	755 of 1803	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.6	677 of 1763	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	71.6	375 of 1718	78.2%	★★★★☆
2007	67.2	513 of 1684	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.3	641 of 1585	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	77.6	228 of 1582	85.6%	★★★★☆
2004	63.5	586 of 1573	62.7%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	57.9	617 of 2058	70.0%	★★★★☆
2018	71.9	272 of 2008	86.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.6	1323 of 2240	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.4	1030 of 1825	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.6	985 of 2242	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.1	483 of 2241	78.4%	★★★★☆
2022	67.0	539 of 2221	75.7%	★★★★☆
2021	45.6	1114 of 2151	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.3	546 of 2047	73.3%	★★★★☆
2018	75.7	348 of 2008	82.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.7	764 of 2253	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	11.0	1774 of 1820	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	26.3	1826 of 2235	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	49.2	987 of 2172	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.7	563 of 2073	72.8%	★★★★☆
2018	55.2	747 of 2039	63.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	16.7	1663 of 1818	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	18.2	1991 of 2246	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.0	1733 of 2245	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	60.3	727 of 2228	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	76.3	370 of 2168	82.9%	★★★★☆
2019	52.2	840 of 2069	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	39.3	1203 of 2030	40.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.3	1162 of 1731	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	16.7	1328 of 1439	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	23.5	1473 of 1733	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.9	1178 of 1749	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	64.2	501 of 1723	70.9%	★★★★☆
2021	42.7	996 of 1700	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.9	1233 of 1684	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	43.1	943 of 1673	43.6%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.8	799 of 2009	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.6	973 of 1974	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.3	572 of 1990	71.3%	★★★★☆
2023	63.9	593 of 1961	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.5	368 of 1876	80.4%	★★★★☆
2021	54.1	788 of 1861	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.2	1149 of 1857	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.8	1169 of 1797	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	39.8	1022 of 1777	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	44.6	1087 of 1762	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	51.2	948 of 1743	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	67.6	437 of 1734	74.8%	★★★★☆
2013	70.2	353 of 1652	78.6%	★★★★☆
2012	40.1	1094 of 1603	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	72.3	319 of 1672	80.9%	★★★★☆
2010	63.4	627 of 1568	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.6	810 of 1539	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	60.9	657 of 1510	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	76.9	213 of 1497	85.8%	★★★★☆
2006	77.1	201 of 1430	85.9%	★★★★☆
2005	85.4	51 of 1429	96.4%	★★★★★
2004	88.3	9 of 1427	99.4%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	19.4	1623 of 1810	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.1	1547 of 1784	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.1	739 of 1936	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.7	489 of 1504	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.7	607 of 1880	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.2	749 of 1891	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.0	424 of 1841	77.0%	★★★★☆
2021	43.0	1044 of 1815	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	75.2	284 of 1798	84.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	71.0	327 of 1820	82.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.9	1137 of 1937	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	21.3	1258 of 1513	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	76.7	191 of 1884	89.9%	★★★★☆
2023	39.8	1102 of 1897	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	70.1	293 of 1847	84.1%	★★★★☆
2021	55.2	663 of 1848	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	37.5	1178 of 1818	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.4	1151 of 1794	35.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.5	484 of 1954	75.2%	★★★★☆
2025	23.8	1162 of 1515	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	65.8	441 of 1891	76.7%	★★★★☆
2023	66.2	491 of 1913	74.3%	★★★★☆
2022	68.3	395 of 1853	78.7%	★★★★☆
2021	60.2	604 of 1840	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	25.9	1403 of 1824	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.9	1312 of 1803	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.8	820 of 1584	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.5	832 of 1294	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.1	701 of 1556	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.6	829 of 1576	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.8	681 of 1525	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.8	1036 of 1510	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	26.5	1230 of 1526	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.4	1289 of 1539	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)86th percentile+23 vs school

Male (2026)68th percentile+6 vs school

At Risk (2018)54th percentile+3 vs school

Special Education (2026)47th percentile-16 vs school

White (2026)37th percentile-25 vs school

Female (2026)33rd percentile-30 vs school

Middle school

At Risk (2019)70th percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)66th percentile+30 vs school

Female (2026)41st percentile+5 vs school

White (2026)33rd percentile-4 vs school

Male (2025)9th percentile-15 vs school

High school

Hispanic (2023)82nd percentile+12 vs school

Male (2026)75th percentile+15 vs school

Female (2026)62nd percentile~ school

White (2026)48th percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)41st percentile-19 vs school

At Risk (2019)10th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

English II Reading86%+26 vs state

U.S. History79%+8 vs state

Biology60%-11 vs state

English I Reading50%-5 vs state

Mathematics48%+4 vs state

Reading46%-9 vs state

Algebra I30%-24 vs state

Social Studies0%-32 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 (2025)	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
Woodson School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	207 E Hill	Woodson	76491	Throckmorton County	Woodson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 345-6521	178	16	11.2	56.2%	140 (78.7%)	1 (0.6%)	32 (18.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)								(n/a)	30.0	60.0	50.0	85.7	78.6	45.5	57.1	55.6	30.8	60.0	25.0	45.5	71.4	55.6	53.9	40.0	0.0	0.0	$16,535
Throckmorton Collegiate Independent School District (Isd)	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	210 College St	Throckmorton	76483	Throckmorton County	Throckmorton Collegiate Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 849-2421	144	19	7.5	54.9%	118 (81.9%)	2 (1.4%)	16 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.6%)								(n/a)	20.0		20.0	80.0		41.7	62.5	50.0	40.0	60.0	75.0	33.3	25.0	25.0	0.0	44.4	37.5	25.0	$19,151

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodson School

How many students attend Woodson School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 178 students attended Woodson School.

Is Woodson School a good school?

Woodson School ranks 1729^th of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Woodson School in?

Woodson Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Woodson School?

Students at Woodson School are 79% White, 18% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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