Northside School is a public high school located approximately 12 miles north of Vernon, Texas. It is part of the Northside Independent School District located in northwestern Wilbarger County. As the school has a Vernon, Texas mailing address, it is often referred to as Vernon Northside.
Serving 227 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Northside School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher 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 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Northside School's student population of 227 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1936
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Northside School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northside 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
#2859 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
26%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
65%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indian
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northside School's ranking?
Northside School is ranked #2859 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Northside School often compared to?
Northside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vernon High School, Harrold School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Northside School?
The graduation rate of Northside School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Northside School?
227 students attend Northside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Northside School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northside School?
Northside School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northside School offer ?
Northside School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Northside School part of?
Northside School is part of Northside Independent School District.
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