Iola High School is a public high school located in Iola, Texas and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Iola Independent School District located in northwest Grimes County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 316 students in grades 6-12, Iola High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Iola High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Iola High School's student population of 316 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Maroon
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 21, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Iola High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iola High School is 0.39, 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
#1616 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
76%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iola High School's ranking?
Iola High School is ranked #1616 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Iola High School?
The graduation rate of Iola High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Iola High School?
316 students attend Iola High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Iola High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iola High School?
Iola High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Iola High School offer ?
Iola High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Iola High School part of?
Iola High School is part of Iola Independent School District.
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