Gruver High School is a public high school located in Gruver, Texas. It is part of the Gruver Independent School District located in central Hansford County and classified as a 2A school by the UIL.
Serving 115 students in grades 5-8, Gruver J High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gruver J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gruver J High School's student population of 115 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
115 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Motto
provide exceptional educational opportunities to every child in a safe and nurturing environment that will produce responsible, productive, and successful citizens
School Rankings
Gruver J High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gruver J High School is 0.51, 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
#410 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
42%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
56%
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
28%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Gruver Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Greyhound
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gruver J High School's ranking?
Gruver J High School is ranked #410 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gruver J High School?
115 students attend Gruver J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Gruver J High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gruver J High School?
Gruver J High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gruver J High School offer ?
Gruver J High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Gruver J High School part of?
Gruver J High School is part of Gruver Independent School District.
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