Leon Independent School District

12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Leon Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 758 students in Leon Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Leon Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
758 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Leon Independent School District, which is ranked #416 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#417 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
46%
44%
56%
51%
65-69%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
39%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
54%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,480 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,978 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,480
$13,352
Spending / Student
$13,978
$14,079

Best Leon Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leon High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1475
Gr: 6-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Leon Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1428
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Leon Independent School District?
Leon Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 758 students.
What is the rank of Leon Independent School District?
Leon Independent School District is ranked #416 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leon Independent School District?
54% of Leon Independent School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leon Independent School District?
Leon Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Leon Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,978 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 758 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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