Tarkington H S
Cleveland, TX · Tarkington ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, distant
1,410th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 16%▼ Declining
2770 FM 163, Cleveland, TX 77327
(281)592-7739NCES ID 484221004802Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Tarkington H S 1,410th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 16% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2019 to 16th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 339 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 552 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.0% | 75.0% | ▼ 17.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 20.5% | ▲ 14.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 3.3% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $214K in zip 77327 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2012
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Tarkington H S
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ELA 25% ▼12 · Math 8% ▼3Compare - #1595Frederick A Douglass Learning AcademyCleveland ISD · 7.5 mi away1,595th of 1,669
ELA 10% ▼27 · Math 8% ▼3Compare - #1408Shepherd H SShepherd ISD · 11.9 mi away1,408th of 1,669
ELA 34% ▼3 · Math 14% ▲3Compare - #1435Splendora H SSplendora ISD · 14.7 mi away1,435th of 1,669
ELA 35% ▼2 · Math 10% ▼1Compare - #1183Hardin H SHardin ISD · 17.5 mi away1,183rd of 1,669
ELA 40% ▲3 · Math 26% ▲15Compare - #980Dayton H SDayton ISD · 17.6 mi away980th of 1,669
ELA 43% ▲6 · Math 35% ▲24Compare - #1460Premier H S of DaytonPremier High Schools · 19 mi away · charter1,460th of 1,669
ELA 22% ▼15 · Math 20% ▲9Compare - –Fredda Nottingham Alternative Education CenterDayton ISD · 19.4 mi awayCompare
What school district is Tarkington H S in?
Tarkington H S is part of the Tarkington ISD district in Cleveland, Texas.
Is Tarkington H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Tarkington H S 1,410th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Tarkington H S?
White 75%, Hispanic 21%, Two or more races 3% (552 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Tarkington H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77327 is $214K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.