Forestburg High School or Forestburg School is a public high school located in unincorporated Forestburg, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Forestburg Independent School District located in southeastern Montague County.
Serving 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Forestburg School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forestburg School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Forestburg School's student population of 184 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1937
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Mascot
Longhorn
School Rankings
Forestburg School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forestburg School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4157 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
78%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Longhorn
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forestburg School's ranking?
Forestburg School is ranked #4157 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forestburg School?
The graduation rate of Forestburg School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Forestburg School?
184 students attend Forestburg School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Forestburg School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forestburg School?
Forestburg School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forestburg School offer ?
Forestburg School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Forestburg School part of?
Forestburg School is part of Forestburg Independent School District.
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