Summary:
Zip code 79778 is home to a single school, Rankin School, which serves 301 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade within the Rankin Independent School District (Isd), a small, rural district that operates as a unique "Alternative" school for its entire community.
Rankin School stands out for its exceptional student outcomes, driven by a very low student-teacher ratio of 7:1 and high per-student spending of $28,627. The school boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year. Academically, it significantly outperforms state averages in several areas, particularly in English/Language Arts and mathematics. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, 8th Grade Reading proficiency reached 90.91% (compared to 58.69% statewide), and 8th Grade Math proficiency hit 95.45% (versus 47.24% statewide). English II Reading also showed a strong 93.33% proficiency rate, well above the state's 59.88%.
However, performance is not uniform across all subjects or years. While the school excels in many areas, Algebra I proficiency in 2025-2026 was 45%, below the state average of 54.03%, and 8th Grade Social Studies was at the state average. Due to the small student population, year-over-year results can be volatile; for instance, Algebra I dropped from 81.82% to 45% between school years, while English II Reading jumped from 64.71% to 93.33%. This volatility is a natural result of small class sizes, where a single cohort of students can dramatically shift percentages. Overall, Rankin School demonstrates that focused resources and individualized attention can create a highly effective learning environment, making it a strong option for families in this rural area.
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