BOWIE H S

Set in BOWIE, Texas, BOWIE H S is a tight-knit four-year high school, one of the schools within BOWIE ISD. It works with 467 students across grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 796 students per school, that is 41% leaner than typical.

BOWIE ISD runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 1,503 students. BOWIE H S is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, BOWIE H S logs that 73% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 20% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. By comparison, Montague County as a whole is about 90% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, BOWIE H S has 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.4:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 15.1:1 average. Around 39% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Montague County runs at roughly 50%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, BOWIE H S tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 56.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 62.8%.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Montague County) records that median household income runs about $64,545, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Montague County's 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,240 students), BOWIE H S is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is BOWIE J H, roughly 0.9 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts BOWIE H S at 1st of 8; the average score across the group is 48.8%.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count contracted 6%: 498 students in 2018 compared to 467 in 2025. The White share of enrollment decreased from 77% to 73% over that span.

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