Summary:
Zip code 79528 is served by a single school, Jayton Schools, which is part of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District (Isd) and provides a comprehensive education from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade for this small, rural community.
Despite its "Alternative" classification, Jayton Schools functions as a standard PK-12 public school and stands out for its exceptionally supportive learning environment. With only 169 students and a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.4:1, the school offers small class sizes and individualized attention. This is reflected in its perfect 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year. The school also invests heavily in its students, spending $18,731 per pupil, which is significantly above national averages and enables this high level of support.
Academically, Jayton Schools shows clear strengths in reading and English language arts, consistently outperforming state averages across most grade levels. For example, 4th grade reading reached 90.91% compared to the state average of 53.04%. End-of-course exams in English II Reading (100%) and U.S. History (91.67%) were also excellent. However, performance in mathematics is more variable, with 7th grade math at 33.33% and Algebra I at 47.37% both below state averages. A notable area for improvement is 8th grade social studies, which scored just 7.69% against the state average of 31.69%. Overall, the school provides a stable, high-performing education with strong literacy outcomes and near-perfect student retention, though targeted support in math and social studies could further enhance its offerings.
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