Kirbyville High School is a public high school in Kirbyville, Texas, United States and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is part of the Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District which is located in central Jasper County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 427 students in grades 9-12, Kirbyville High 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kirbyville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Kirbyville High School's student population of 427 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
It's a great day to be a Wildcat!
School Rankings
Kirbyville High 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 Kirbyville High School is 0.42, 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
#5394 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
75%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kirbyville High School's ranking?
Kirbyville High School is ranked #5394 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kirbyville High School often compared to?
Kirbyville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buna High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kirbyville High School?
The graduation rate of Kirbyville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kirbyville High School?
427 students attend Kirbyville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Kirbyville High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirbyville High School?
Kirbyville High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kirbyville High School offer ?
Kirbyville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kirbyville High School part of?
Kirbyville High School is part of Kirbyville CISD School District.
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