Summary:
Zip code 78151 is home to a single high school, Runge High School, which serves grades 7 through 12 and is part of the Runge Independent School District (Isd), a small rural district with a 1-star state rating.
Runge High School is an exceptionally small school with only 60 students and a very low student-teacher ratio of 6.1 to 1, creating an intimate learning environment. The school has a high graduation rate of 92.9% and a low dropout rate of 1.1%, which are strong positives. However, academic performance is mixed. The school has shown dramatic improvement in its state ranking, jumping from the 12th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 41st percentile in 2025-2026, moving from a 1-star to a 2-star rating. Per-pupil spending is high at $18,397, and 73.33% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Subject performance is inconsistent. In the most recent year, the school significantly outperformed the state in Biology (80% vs. 70.51%) and English I Reading (88.89% vs. 55.43%), but underperformed in U.S. History (37.5% vs. 70.17%) and 7th Grade Mathematics (12.5% vs. 29.41%). This suggests some teachers or departments are highly effective while others need support. The high graduation rate alongside low proficiency in several core subjects is a notable disconnect, indicating students may be progressing to graduation without fully meeting grade-level academic standards. Given the tiny student body, a single student's performance can dramatically affect percentages, so year-over-year comparisons should be interpreted with caution.
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