Summary:
In zip code 76821, there is a single high school, Ballinger High School, serving grades 9 through 12 in the Ballinger area, with a total enrollment of 231 students.
Ballinger High School, part of the Ballinger Independent School District (Isd), presents a mixed picture of performance. On one hand, the school boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year, which is an exceptional achievement. It also offers a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.1 to 1, allowing for personalized attention. However, the school's state ranking has declined significantly, dropping from the 63rd percentile (3 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 38th percentile (2 stars) in 2025-2026. Test scores reveal critical weaknesses, particularly in mathematics, where proficiency rates are alarmingly low—for example, only 16.18% of students passed the Algebra I End-of-Course exam compared to the state average of 54.03%. While the school shows a relative strength in English II Reading (62.71% vs. 59.88% state), overall academic proficiency lags behind state averages in most subjects.
The key takeaway for parents is that Ballinger High School excels at ensuring students graduate, but struggles with academic achievement on standardized tests, especially in math. The high free/reduced lunch rate of 63.64% indicates many students face economic challenges, making the perfect graduation rate even more notable. However, the inconsistent year-over-year test scores and steep decline in math performance suggest that while the school environment is supportive, there may be gaps in instructional rigor or resources that affect student learning outcomes. Parents should consider both the strong graduation support and the need for academic improvement when evaluating this school.
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