Gainesville H S
Gainesville, TX · Gainesville ISD · Grades 9-12
1,403rd of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 16%▼ Declining
Gainesville H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gainesville H S 1,403rd 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 21th in 2019 to 16th in 2025 — declining.
Gainesville H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 502 students tested
Gainesville H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 872 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53.7% | 63.5% | ▲ 9.8 pts | |
| White | 33.0% | 23.2% | ▼ 9.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 5.5% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 6.9% | 5.2% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Gainesville H S
Typical home value $279K in zip 76240 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Gainesville H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –DAEPCallisburg ISD · 3.9 mi away
- 10Lindsay H SLindsay ISD · 4.4 mi away142nd of 1,669
ELA 86% · Math 59% - 4Valley View H SValley View ISD · 8.5 mi away1,157th of 1,669
ELA 53% · Math 15% - 6Callisburg H SCallisburg ISD · 10.9 mi away803rd of 1,669
ELA 56% · Math 33% - 9Muenster H SMuenster ISD · 12.7 mi away282nd of 1,669
ELA 74% · Math 54% - 6Whitesboro H SWhitesboro ISD · 14.3 mi away754th of 1,669
ELA 60% · Math 32% - 5Collinsville H SCollinsville ISD · 15.1 mi away948th of 1,669
ELA 51% · Math 29% - 8Sanger H SSanger ISD · 16.2 mi away456th of 1,669
ELA 63% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gainesville H S in?
Gainesville H S is part of the Gainesville ISD district in Gainesville, Texas.
Is Gainesville H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gainesville H S 1,403rd 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 Gainesville H S?
Hispanic 64%, White 23%, Two or more races 6%, Black 5% (872 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gainesville H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76240 is $279K 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.