Enrollment
301
Combined
STATE 485
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RANKIN ISD·NCES 483651004093
Rankin School
1201 UPTON ST, RANKIN, TX 79778 · (432) 693-2451 · Upton County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL301 STUDENTS
A
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 90% of Texas public K-12 schools
- A-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- AThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public K-12 schools
Student : Teacher
7.0:1
43 FTE teachers
STATE 11.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 21 | 7% |
| Kindergarten | 17 | 6% |
| Grade 1 | 13 | 4% |
| Grade 2 | 28 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 26 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 18 | 6% |
| Grade 5 | 17 | 6% |
| Grade 6 | 23 | 8% |
| Grade 7 | 23 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 23 | 8% |
| Grade 9 | 34 | 11% |
| Grade 10 | 17 | 6% |
| Grade 11 | 20 | 7% |
| Grade 12 | 21 | 7% |
This year's kindergarten class (17) is 26% smaller than its 8th grade class (23).
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
69.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +31.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
59.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +26.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 69 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 59 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 31 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 26 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 25.0% | 44.0% | 16.0% | 15.0% |
| Mathematics | 22.0% | 37.0% | 26.0% | 15.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 69.0% | 59.0% |
| 2024-25 | 68.0% | 58.0% |
| 2023-24 | 62.0% | 56.0% |
| 2022-23 | 35.0% | 29.0% |
| 2021-22 | 25.0% | 31.0% |
| 2020-21 | 38.0% | 33.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Rankin School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 59.0% | #30 of 218 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 69.0% | #35 of 218 ▼ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +32.0pp | #9 of 134 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 301 | #82 of 280 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 7.0:1 | #1 of 141 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.0% | #38 of 144 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
301
+12 (+4%) vs 2020
+162% since 1990-91, when it was 115
Student : Teacher
7.0:1
was 7.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 301 | 42.7 | 7.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 295 | 42.9 | 6.9:1 | 36% (107) |
| 2022-23 | 318 | 44.2 | 7.2:1 | 42% (135) |
| 2020-21 | 289 | 39 | 7.4:1 | 43% (125) |
| 2017-18 | 160 | 18.7 | 8.6:1 | 44% (71) |
| 2015-16 | 111 | 14 | 7.9:1 | 59% (65) |
| 2010-11 | 72 | 10 | 7.2:1 | 35% (25) |
| 2000-01 | 154 | 20 | 7.7:1 | 42% (64) |
| 1990-91 | 115 | 14 | 8.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Rankin School.
Since 2017-18: students up 88% (160 to 301); teachers up 129% (18.7 to 42.7).
About Rankin School
Rankin School, located in RANKIN, Texas, is a low-enrollment school serving multiple grade levels. Its enrollment is 301 students, spread over pre-K through 12. On average, combined schools in Texas enroll around 485, and this school is 38% below that mark.
The school's district is RANKIN ISD.
Of every 100 students at Rankin School, about 52 are White. Other reported shares: 43% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Rankin School scores 54%.
Rankin School reported 42.7 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 7.0:1. The school's 7.0:1 compares with an average of 11.7:1 for combined schools in Texas.
Rankin School earns an A on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 90% of Texas public K-12 schools.
For Upton County, Census Bureau data show the median household earns about $49,167 a year, 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Upton County number 4, with about 785 students.
McCamey Primary School sits about 17.6 miles from Rankin School.
In the federal locale system, Rankin School is coded Rural: Remote, for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment rose by 4% across 4 years, from 289 in 2020-21 to 301 in 2024-25.
This page collects posts and questions about Rankin School, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Upton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,191
Census ACS
Median income
$49,167
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
9%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
785 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- McCamey Primary School17.6 mi · 197
- McCamey Middle School17.7 mi · 143
- McCamey High School17.8 mi · 144
- Iraan Junior High School22.2 mi · 78
- Iraan Elementary School22.2 mi · 143
- Iraan High School22.2 mi · 112
Frequently asked questions
About Rankin SchoolHow many students attend Rankin School?
Rankin School enrolls approximately 301 students in grades PK-12.
Is Rankin School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Rankin School is a combined-grade school covering grades PK-12.
How many teachers does Rankin School have?
Rankin School employs 43 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.0:1.
How diverse is Rankin School?
Rankin School reports a student body of 52% White, 43% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Rankin School?
Rankin School is overseen by RANKIN ISD in Upton County.
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