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Yoakum High School

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Yoakum High School ranks 1097 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

1097^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 45% of Texas high schools

Summary

Yoakum High School in Yoakum, TX, serves 477 students in grades 9-12 within the Yoakum Independent School District (Isd), a community where the school has shown a strong commitment to student retention and support.

Yoakum High School’s most standout feature is its near-perfect graduation rate, consistently above 99% (99.0% in 2022-2023), and a dropout rate that has been 0.0% for the last two years. This dramatically outperforms nearby schools like Shiner High School (97.6%) and Cuero High School (98.6%), signaling a powerful culture of persistence. The school also invests heavily in its students, spending $15,655 per pupil—over $4,000 more than Shiner ($11,205) and Hallettsville High School ($11,108). This financial commitment supports a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1, offering more individualized attention than Cuero (12.3:1) or Shiner (12.4:1). Academically, the school shows a "tale of two subjects": it excels in Biology (72.34% proficient, above the state average of 70.51%) but struggles in U.S. History (60.71% proficient, well below the state average of 70.17%).

Yoakum High School is a school in positive transition, having climbed from a low of the 29th percentile in 2018-2019 to a peak of the 66th percentile in 2023-2024. While its overall rank has dipped slightly to the 45th percentile recently, the trend is one of significant improvement. The school’s strategy appears focused on inclusion and retention rather than just test scores, ensuring virtually no student is left behind. This is especially noteworthy given that Yoakum serves a more economically diverse student body than its top-performing neighbor, Shiner. While Shiner (ranked 93rd percentile) achieves high test scores with lower spending, Yoakum’s success is measured by its ability to keep every student on track to graduate, making it a compelling choice for families who prioritize a supportive, close-knit environment.

477

Students ?

9.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,509

Per pupil spending ?

51.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

104 Poth St
Yoakum, TX 77995-1627

(361) 293-3442

District: Yoakum Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Yoakum High School:

Elementary:	Yoakum Annex
	Yoakum Intermediate
	Yoakum Pri
Middle:	Yoakum J H

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.3%

White:

33.5%

African American:

4.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 49th percentile in 2016 → 45th in 2026

Strengths

✓99% graduate within 4 years

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg59%

Texas avg62%

1,097^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From bottom 49% (2016) to bottom 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

503^rd of 951Yoakum 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	45.1	1097 of 2009	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	48.8	940 of 1974	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.5	674 of 1990	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.8	804 of 1961	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.7	861 of 1876	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.2	999 of 1861	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.9	1325 of 1857	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.3	1226 of 1797	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	33.6	1162 of 1777	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	52.6	892 of 1762	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	53.5	881 of 1743	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	53.7	826 of 1734	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	44.4	1033 of 1652	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	44.0	989 of 1603	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	60.0	802 of 1672	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.8	896 of 1568	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	49.3	997 of 1539	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	51.5	899 of 1510	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	68.7	457 of 1497	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	65.6	523 of 1430	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	55.5	746 of 1429	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	55.5	770 of 1427	46.0%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	6.8	1017 of 1086	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	25.6	628 of 834	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.7	452 of 1065	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.8	539 of 1069	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.6	437 of 1031	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	14.1	911 of 1020	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.5	739 of 1024	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	16.3	883 of 1013	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	34.8	1174 of 1837	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.5	1457 of 1829	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.2	1471 of 1810	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	24.8	1494 of 1784	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.0	459 of 1195	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	37.3	639 of 1153	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.4	589 of 1437	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.8	475 of 1371	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.9	427 of 1278	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.2	516 of 1195	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.2	610 of 1136	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.5	818 of 1113	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.4	907 of 1936	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.7	803 of 1504	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	59.3	620 of 1880	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.8	764 of 1891	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.8	884 of 1841	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.5	969 of 1815	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.9	1332 of 1798	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.7	1359 of 1781	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	56.5	711 of 1182	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	72.6	126 of 1172	89.2%	★★★★☆
2021	75.8	42 of 1177	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	52.3	729 of 1145	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	72.4	185 of 1137	83.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.7	931 of 1860	49.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	43.2	719 of 1453	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.3	641 of 1805	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.1	767 of 1820	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.1	780 of 1762	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.2	998 of 1743	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.2	1265 of 1714	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.3	1263 of 1691	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.2	1090 of 1937	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.3	873 of 1513	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	60.8	475 of 1884	74.8%	★★★★☆
2023	57.5	598 of 1897	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.5	671 of 1847	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.3	920 of 1848	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.3	1306 of 1818	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.2	1355 of 1794	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	39.2	1171 of 1954	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	43.6	768 of 1515	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.5	718 of 1891	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.2	795 of 1913	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.9	797 of 1853	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.1	1039 of 1840	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.5	1340 of 1824	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.8	1237 of 1803	31.4%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	6.1	579 of 598	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	51.2	317 of 731	56.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	33.7	1062 of 1581	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.5	682 of 1299	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	62.9	370 of 1548	76.1%	★★★★☆
2023	35.9	920 of 1478	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.2	986 of 1418	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.8	524 of 1382	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	17.0	1304 of 1357	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	44.7	614 of 1347	54.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	46.5	846 of 1584	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	51.6	568 of 1294	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.1	365 of 1556	76.5%	★★★★☆
2023	63.2	468 of 1576	70.3%	★★★★☆
2022	50.9	679 of 1525	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.4	618 of 1510	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	28.2	1192 of 1526	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	42.0	944 of 1539	38.7%	★★☆☆☆

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)

English Language Learner (2026)62nd percentile+16 vs school

Female (2026)53rd percentile+8 vs school

Hispanic (2026)50th percentile+5 vs school

White (2026)47th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)44th percentile~ school

Male (2026)40th percentile-5 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2023)40th percentile-19 vs school

At Risk (2022)36th percentile-18 vs school

Special Education (2026)33rd percentile-13 vs school

African American (2026)6th percentile-39 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)3rd percentile-49 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology72%~ state avg

U.S. History61%-9 vs state

English II Reading56%-4 vs state

English I Reading53%~ state avg

Algebra I44%-10 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)	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 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Yoakum High School	Public	9-12	104 Poth St	Yoakum	77995	DeWitt County	Yoakum Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 293-3442	477	51	9.4	51.2%	160 (33.5%)	22 (4.6%)	283 (59.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	45.1	1097^th of 2009 public high schools	45.4%		48.8	940^th of 1974 public high schools	52.4%	157	44.2	72.3	53.1	56.1	60.7						$11,509
Shiner High School	Public	7-12	510 Cr 348	Shiner	77984	Lavaca County	Shiner Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 594-3131	311	25	12.4	24.4%	222 (71.4%)	15 (4.8%)	59 (19.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)	83.5	144^th of 2009 public high schools	92.8%		75.4	301^st of 1974 public high schools	84.8%	157	88.5	92.3	79.6	74.6	89.5	76.4	82.5	51.7	85.5	57.9	$10,868
Cuero High School	Public	9-12	920 E Broadway	Cuero	77954	DeWitt County	Cuero Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 275-1900	647	52	12.3	42.0%	278 (43.0%)	46 (7.1%)	304 (47.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	47.8	1009^th of 2009 public high schools	49.8%		57.3	736^th of 1974 public high schools	62.7%	273	46.0	71.8	55.7	61.9	56.8						$10,397
Hallettsville High School	Public	9-12	200 N Ridge St	Hallettsville	77964	Lavaca County	Hallettsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 798-2242	406	36	11.3	32.3%	270 (66.5%)	36 (8.9%)	80 (19.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)	65.5	536^th of 2009 public high schools	73.3%		57.8	726^th of 1974 public high schools	63.2%	190	39.2	82.4	66.7	68.5	78.8						$11,010
Moulton High School	Public	7-12	500 N Pecan	Moulton	77975	Lavaca County	Moulton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 596-4691	123	15	7.9	46.3%	61 (49.6%)	1 (0.8%)	55 (44.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)	64.3	558^th of 2009 public high schools	72.2%		69.2	439^th of 1974 public high schools	77.8%	119	70.0	72.7	68.8	61.1	77.3	58.3	75.0	18.8	84.6	58.3	$15,761

Frequently Asked Questions about Yoakum High School

Is Yoakum High School a good school?

Yoakum High School ranks 1097^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Yoakum High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 477 students attended Yoakum High School.

What district is Yoakum High School in?

Yoakum Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Yoakum High School?

Students at Yoakum High School are 59% Hispanic, 34% White, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Yoakum High School?

Yoakum High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Yoakum Annex
Elementary : Yoakum Intermediate
Elementary : Yoakum Pri
Middle : Yoakum J H

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

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