Chilton High School or Chilton School is a public high school located in Chilton, Texas and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Chilton Independent School District located in northwestern Falls County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Chilton 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% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chilton School's student population of 566 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
566 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Challenge. Support. Grow.
School Rankings
Chilton 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 Chilton School is 0.57, 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
#5860 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
61%
54%
Black
22%
13%
White
12%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chilton School's ranking?
Chilton School is ranked #5860 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chilton School?
The graduation rate of Chilton School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Chilton School?
566 students attend Chilton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Chilton School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chilton School?
Chilton School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chilton School offer ?
Chilton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Chilton School part of?
Chilton School is part of Chilton Independent School District.
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