Enrollment
328
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Boling, TX
Boling H S
Federal NCES profile for Boling H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481078000541
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boling H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Boling · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Boling H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boling H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Boling, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boling H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Boling H S
Boling H S is a mid-sized high school in Boling, Texas, enrolling 328 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 328 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 854 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #459.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (34%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Boling Isd spends $10,618 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 103 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 328 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Boling Isd also operates Newgulf El (559 students) and Iago J H (264 students) alongside Boling H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Boling H S compares
Boling H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,618
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.2%
White 33.8%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Boling H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boling Isd, which includes Boling H S.
$10,618
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 54.9%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Boling H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newgulf El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iago J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boling H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Boling H S
How many students attend Boling H S?
Boling H S has 328 students enrolled. It is a high school in Boling, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boling H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Boling H S is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boling H S?
48.7% of students at Boling H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boling H S?
The largest demographic group at Boling H S is Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment, in Boling, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boling H S?
Boling H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Boling H S rank among public schools in Boling?
By Resource Investment Index, Boling H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Boling, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Boling on the city page.
Is Boling H S a good school?
Boling H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Boling Isd?
Besides Boling H S, Boling Isd also operates Newgulf El (559 students) and Iago J H (264 students). See the Boling Isd district page for the complete list.
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