Summary:
This analysis examines three high schools in the 75460 zip code of Paris, Texas, serving grades 9-12 across the Paris Independent School District (Isd) and the North Lamar Independent School District (Isd).
North Lamar High School stands out as the top performer in the area, consistently earning the highest state rankings and a 4-star rating. It boasts the highest graduation rate at 97.9% and the lowest dropout rate at 0.1%, while also being the only school to exceed the state average in English II Reading. In contrast, Paris High School serves the largest student body with 946 students and shows stable, middle-of-the-pack performance, with a graduation rate of 95.4% and a dropout rate of 0.3%. Travis H S Of Choice is a very small alternative school with only 32 students, spending the most per student at $24,300 and having the lowest student-teacher ratio of 5.8:1. While it achieves a 0.0% dropout rate, its academic rankings are highly volatile and the lowest in the zip code, reflecting the challenges of serving a high-need population.
A key takeaway is the "resource paradox" at Travis H S Of Choice, where high spending and small class sizes do not translate to top test scores, likely due to the significant challenges of its student body. North Lamar's consistent academic edge, despite lower per-student spending, suggests that factors like a more stable student population and effective teaching strategies drive its success. The data also shows that schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, like Paris High School and Travis H S Of Choice, tend to struggle more on standardized tests, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic factors on educational outcomes in this zip code.
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