Gainesville H S
Gainesville, TX · Gainesville ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, fringe
1,403rd of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 16%▼ Declining
2201 S I 35, Gainesville, TX 76240
(940)665-5528NCES ID 482022001975Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 502 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 872 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41.5% | 63.5% | ▲ 22.0 pts | |
| White | 44.6% | 23.2% | ▼ 21.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 5.5% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Black | 7.6% | 5.2% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.3% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.2 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 $279K in zip 76240 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.