Summary:
Zip code 76240, encompassing Gainesville and Callisburg, Texas, is home to three high schools serving grades 9-12: Gainesville High School, Callisburg High School, and the alternative program Daep, offering a clear contrast between a larger, lower-performing school and a smaller, higher-achieving one.
Callisburg High School is the standout in this area, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 51st percentile statewide. It consistently outperforms Gainesville High School in every academic subject, with particularly stark gaps in Algebra I (25.32% proficiency vs. 11.46%) and English I Reading (55.79% vs. 35.09%). Callisburg also meets or exceeds state averages in Biology, English I, and English II, while maintaining a high 97.5% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate. In contrast, Gainesville High School holds a 1-star rating and ranks in the bottom 24th percentile, with proficiency scores well below state averages in all subjects. Despite these academic struggles, it paradoxically boasts a 98.9% graduation rate and a 0.3% dropout rate. The alternative program Daep, with only 6 students, serves a specialized role within Callisburg Independent School District (Isd) and lacks comparable test score data.
Key differences in resources and demographics help explain the performance gap. Callisburg High School spends significantly more per student ($12,825 vs. $10,329) and has a much lower student-to-teacher ratio (10:1 vs. 16:1) than Gainesville High School. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch is lower at Callisburg (33.94%) compared to Gainesville (54.11%), indicating different levels of economic advantage. For parents, Callisburg High School offers stronger academic outcomes and smaller class sizes, while Gainesville High School provides a larger, more diverse environment with a high graduation rate despite lower test scores.
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