- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Garrison, TX
Garrison H S
Federal NCES profile for Garrison H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482040002056
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garrison H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Garrison · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Texas
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Garrison H S has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garrison H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Garrison, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Garrison H S held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 482040002056 · Garrison, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 10:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Garrison El (346 students)
Garrison H S held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Garrison H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garrison El
Garrison El
346 students
- This school
Garrison H S
221 students
- Garrison Middl
Garrison Middle
166 students
- Nacogdoches Co 3
Nacogdoches County Daep Coop
3 students
What this shows Garrison H S reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garrison H S compares
Garrison H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,145
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
African American 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Garrison H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garrison Isd reports $11,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garrison H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrison El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garrison Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nacogdoches County Daep Coop | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Garrison H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garrison H S
How many students attend Garrison H S?
Garrison H S has 221 students enrolled. It is a high school in Garrison, TX. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garrison H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Garrison H S is 10:1, which is 32% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garrison H S?
46.5% of students at Garrison H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garrison H S?
The largest demographic group at Garrison H S is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Garrison, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garrison H S?
Garrison H S has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Garrison H S rank among public schools in Garrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Garrison H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Garrison, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Garrison Isd?
Besides Garrison H S, Garrison Isd also operates Garrison El (346 students), Garrison Middle (166 students), and Nacogdoches County Daep Coop (3 students). See the Garrison Isd district page for the complete list.