Summary:
The city of Iola, Texas is home to two schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Iola High School and Iola Elementary. These schools are part of the Iola Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked 79 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Iola High School stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Texas high schools over the past three years and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average, and its test scores are significantly higher than the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Iola Elementary School, while still performing well, does not stand out as strongly as the high school, with its statewide ranking fluctuating within the top 25% of Texas elementary schools.
The racial makeup of both schools is predominantly White, with around 20% Hispanic students. However, the per-student spending at Iola High School ($12,517) is significantly higher than the per-student spending at Iola Elementary ($8,820), which may contribute to the differences in performance between the two schools. Overall, the Iola Independent School District appears to be delivering a quality education, with Iola High School standing out as a particularly strong performer.
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