- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Seymour, TX
Seymour H S
Federal NCES profile for Seymour H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483978004520
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seymour H S earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Seymour · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Seymour H S has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seymour H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Seymour, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Seymour H S held near 170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 483978004520 · Seymour, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 8.7:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Seymour El (249 students)
Seymour H S held near 170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Seymour H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seymour El
Seymour El
249 students
- Seymour Middle
Seymour Middle
188 students
- This school
Seymour H S
157 students
What this shows Seymour H S reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seymour H S compares
Seymour 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$13,851
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 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Seymour H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seymour Isd reports $13,851 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seymour H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seymour H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seymour H S
How many students attend Seymour H S?
Seymour H S has 157 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seymour, TX. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seymour H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Seymour H S is 8.7:1, which is 41% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% 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 Seymour H S?
52.5% of students at Seymour H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seymour H S?
The largest demographic group at Seymour H S is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Seymour, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seymour H S?
Seymour H S has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Seymour H S rank among public schools in Seymour?
By Resource Investment Index, Seymour H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Seymour, 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 Seymour Isd?
Besides Seymour H S, Seymour Isd also operates Seymour El (249 students) and Seymour Middle (188 students). See the Seymour Isd district page for the complete list.