Ballinger High School is a public high school located in Ballinger, Texas and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is part of the Ballinger Independent School District located in south central Runnels County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 164 students in grades 6-8, Ballinger J High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ballinger J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ballinger J High School's student population of 164 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
164 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Ballinger J High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballinger J High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5643 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
53%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
44%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bearcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballinger J High School's ranking?
Ballinger J High School is ranked #5643 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ballinger J High School?
164 students attend Ballinger J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ballinger J High School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ballinger J High School?
Ballinger J High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ballinger J High School offer ?
Ballinger J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ballinger J High School part of?
Ballinger J High School is part of Ballinger Independent School District.
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