Gilmer H S
Gilmer, TX · Gilmer ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Town, fringe
303rd of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 82%▲ Improving
850 BUFFALO, Gilmer, TX 75644
(903)841-7500NCES ID 482070002078Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Gilmer H S 303rd 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 82% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 69th in 2019 to 82th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 513 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 857 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.4% | 58.6% | ▼ 14.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.8% | 22.4% | ▲ 14.6 pts | |
| Black | 16.7% | 10.2% | ▼ 6.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 7.9% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.6% | ▼ 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 $222K in zip 75644 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Gilmer H S in?
Gilmer H S is part of the Gilmer ISD district in Gilmer, Texas.
Is Gilmer H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gilmer H S 303rd of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 82% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Gilmer H S?
White 59%, Hispanic 22%, Black 10%, Two or more races 8% (857 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gilmer H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75644 is $222K 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.