Top Rankings
Wichita Falls Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 12,422 students in Wichita Falls Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Wichita Falls Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
26 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
12,422 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
875 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wichita Falls Independent School District, which is ranked #841 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#893 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
40%
53%
% Black
14%
13%
% White
36%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,570 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,264 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$156 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$165 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,570
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,264
$14,116
Best Wichita Falls Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheppard Afb Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Anderson Dr
Sheppard Afb, TX 76311
(940) 235-1184
Sheppard Afb, TX 76311
(940) 235-1184
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
West Foundation Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5220 Lk Wellington Pkwy
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1192
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1192
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5100 Ridgecrest Dr
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1152
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1152
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #44.
Fain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1562 Norman St
Wichita Falls, TX 76302
(940) 235-1148
Wichita Falls, TX 76302
(940) 235-1148
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
Rider High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4611 Cypress Ave
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1077
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1077
Grades: 9-12
| 1,569 students
Rank: #66.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3015 Ave I
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940) 235-1140
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940) 235-1140
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2112 Speedway Ave
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1156
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1156
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #88.
Milam Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Boren Ave
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1176
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1176
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #99.
Mcniel Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4712 Barnett Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1118
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1118
Grades: 6-8
| 1,043 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4628 Mistletoe Dr
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1168
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1168
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #1111.
Cunningham School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4107 Phillips Dr
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1144
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1144
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1212.
Barwise Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3807 Kemp
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1108
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1108
Grades: 6-8
| 1,102 students
Rank: #1313.
Scotland Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1415 N 5th St
Wichita Falls, TX 76307
(940) 235-1180
Wichita Falls, TX 76307
(940) 235-1180
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #1414.
Wichita Falls High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2149 Ave H
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940) 235-1084
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940) 235-1084
Grades: 9-12
| 1,243 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Booker T Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Harding St
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 235-1196
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 235-1196
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Burgess Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3106 Maurine St
Wichita Falls, TX 76305
(940) 235-1136
Wichita Falls, TX 76305
(940) 235-1136
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #1717.
Southern Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3920 Armory Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76307
(940) 235-1188
Wichita Falls, TX 76307
(940) 235-1188
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #1818.
Hirschi High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3106 Borton St
Wichita Falls, TX 76305
(940) 235-1070
Wichita Falls, TX 76305
(940) 235-1070
Grades: 8-12
| 770 students
Rank: #1919.
Wichita County Juvenile Justice Aep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Burkburnett Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76306
(940) 322-7414
Wichita Falls, TX 76306
(940) 322-7414
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #2020.
Zundelowitz Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1706 Polk
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940) 235-1164
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940) 235-1164
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: n/an/a
222 Brook St
Wichita Falls, TX 76302
(940) 235-1132
Wichita Falls, TX 76302
(940) 235-1132
Grades: PK
| 218 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Hatton Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 235-1091
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 235-1091
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Denver Center
Alternative School
5th And Denver
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 235-1101
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 235-1101
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1705 Katherine
Wichita Falls, TX 76306
(940) 235-1000
Wichita Falls, TX 76306
(940) 235-1000
Grades: PK
| 279 students
Rank: n/an/a
1609 Blonde St
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 235-1000
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 235-1000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1609 Blonde St
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 235-1000
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 235-1000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wichita Falls Independent School District?
Wichita Falls Independent School District manages 26 public schools serving 12,422 students.
What is the rank of Wichita Falls Independent School District?
Wichita Falls Independent School District is ranked #841 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wichita Falls Independent School District?
40% of Wichita Falls Independent School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wichita Falls Independent School District?
Wichita Falls Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Wichita Falls Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,264 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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