Is Garrison High School a good school?

Garrison High School ranks 676 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Garrison High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 226 students attended Garrison High School.

What is the racial makeup of Garrison High School?

Students at Garrison High School are 66% White, 16% African American, 14% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Garrison High School?

Garrison High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Garrison Elementary Middle : Garrison Middle

Garrison High School

Summary:

Garrison High School is a public high school serving 226 students in grades 9-12 in Garrison, Texas, which is part of the Garrison Independent School District. The school stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and strong academic performance, particularly in subjects like Biology, English, and U.S. History.

Garrison High School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (66.37%) compared to nearby schools like Center High School and Nacogdoches High School, which have more diverse student populations. The school also serves a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, with 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, Garrison High School ranks very highly (top 92 out of 1,182 Texas high schools) in the performance of its Gifted and Talented students and relatively high (top 383 out of 1,478 Texas high schools) in the performance of its Special Education students.

While Garrison High School outperforms the nearby schools in several key metrics, its statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 206 out of 1,734 Texas high schools in 2013-2014 to 676 out of 1,987 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may need to address areas for improvement to maintain its strong performance and continue supporting all student groups, including those from low-income families, to ensure their continued success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

459 N Us Hwy 59
Garrison, TX 75946-2503

(936) 347-7030

District: Garrison Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
676^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,710

Feeder schools for Garrison High School:

Elementary:	Garrison Elementary
Middle:	Garrison Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 226

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.4%

African American:

15.9%

Hispanic:

13.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Garrison High School ranks better than 66% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.37. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Garrison High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Garrison High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (66.4%), African American (15.9%), Hispanic (13.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garrison High School is 10.1. (See more...)

Compare Garrison High School employs 22.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garrison High School is $12,710.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Garrison High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Garrison High School 676^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Garrison High School in the ranking list.)

Garrison Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Garrison Independent School District (Isd) 305^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Garrison High School

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Rank History for all students at Garrison High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	64.23	532^nd	1427	62.7%
2005	62.13	581^st	1429	59.3%
2006	61.17	638^th	1430	55.4%
2007	73.20	311^th	1497	79.2%
2008	66.20	515^th	1510	65.9%
2009	72.18	323^rd	1539	79.0%
2010	67.82	449^th	1568	71.4%
2011	72.10	327^th	1672	80.4%
2012	53.05	744^th	1603	53.6%
2013	67.15	434^th	1652	73.7%
2014	77.11	206^th	1734	88.1%
2015	74.14	268^th	1743	84.6%
2016	68.79	417^th	1762	76.3%
2017	47.08	832^nd	1777	53.2%
2018	58.37	613^th	1797	65.9%
2019	57.25	687^th	1857	63.0%
2021	52.67	822^nd	1861	55.8%
2022	45.18	994^th	1876	47.0%
2023	55.59	780^th	1961	60.2%
2024	60.37	676^th	1987	66.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Garrison High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	17.83	1308^th	1347	2.9%
2019	22.24	1194^th	1357	12.0%
2022	42.64	708^th	1418	50.1%
2023	60.38	383^rd	1478	74.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Garrison High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.43	1121^st	1794	37.5%
2019	48.66	849^th	1818	53.3%
2021	49.84	817^th	1848	55.8%
2022	44.17	928^th	1847	49.8%
2023	43.14	1005^th	1897	47.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Garrison High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	70.48	360^th	1781	79.8%
2019	47.68	954^th	1798	46.9%
2021	50.94	864^th	1815	52.4%
2022	32.06	1271^st	1841	31.0%
2023	59.99	647^th	1891	65.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Garrison High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	57.76	674^th	1177	42.7%
2022	71.55	251^st	1172	78.6%
2023	72.14	92^nd	1182	92.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Garrison High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.45	1086^th	1784	39.1%
2019	36.47	1155^th	1810	36.2%
2021	49.55	751^st	1829	58.9%
2022	38.22	1051^st	1837	42.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Garrison High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.52	893^rd	1803	50.5%
2019	61.33	556^th	1824	69.5%
2021	52.27	780^th	1840	57.6%
2022	53.21	732^nd	1853	60.5%
2023	51.64	817^th	1913	57.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Garrison High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.04	613^th	1013	39.5%
2019	37.11	598^th	1024	41.6%
2021	38.50	574^th	1020	43.7%
2022	16.49	898^th	1031	12.9%
2023	44.85	496^th	1069	53.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Garrison High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	74.71	261^st	1691	84.6%
2019	59.68	527^th	1714	69.3%
2021	69.32	350^th	1743	79.9%
2022	79.25	177^th	1762	90.0%
2023	36.57	1138^th	1820	37.5%

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Rank History for White students at Garrison High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.94	727^th	1539	52.8%
2019	51.91	703^rd	1526	53.9%
2021	37.32	1002^nd	1510	33.6%
2022	37.86	985^th	1525	35.4%
2023	51.59	737^th	1576	53.2%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Garrison High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	127	53	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	180
1990	136	61	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	197
1991	123	60	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	185
1992	128	60	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	190
1993	135	61	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	199
1994	220	107	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	332
1995	244	113	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	366
1996	244	113	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	366
1997	234	112	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	350
1998	121	56	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	180
1999	148	54	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	205
2000	160	56	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	218
2001	152	54	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	210
2002	144	71	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	222
2003	144	71	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	222
2004	137	68	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	214
2005	135	60	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	206
2006	138	53	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	202
2007	144	44	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	200
2008	151	39	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	206
2009	157	40	1	12	2	n/a	n/a	212
2010	137	45	2	10	2	n/a	n/a	196
2011	152	34	3	16	2	0	1	208
2012	141	39	2	19	3	0	3	207
2013	139	41	1	20	2	0	4	207
2014	149	44	0	21	3	0	6	223
2015	143	47	0	22	2	0	5	219
2016	151	44	0	21	1	0	9	226
2017	140	43	1	19	0	0	11	214
2018	131	40	3	20	0	0	7	201
2019	142	40	6	19	0	0	4	211
2020	146	41	4	23	0	0	6	220
2021	142	30	4	27	0	0	6	209
2022	147	44	2	30	0	0	4	227
2023	150	36	4	31	0	0	5	226

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Garrison High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	180	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	197	14.0	14.0	n/a
1991	185	14.0	13.2	n/a
1992	190	15.9	11.9	18.4
1993	199	15.0	13.3	26.1
1994	332	26.6	12.5	28.9
1995	366	30.0	12.2	27.6
1996	366	30.0	12.2	27.6
1997	350	30.3	11.6	30.3
1998	180	19.4	9.3	26.7
1999	205	17.3	11.8	23.4
2000	218	18.4	11.8	29.4
2001	210	19.2	10.9	29.5
2002	222	20.6	10.8	42.8
2003	222	20.6	10.8	42.8
2004	214	20.1	10.6	43
2005	206	19.9	10.4	39.3
2006	202	20.4	9.9	46.5
2007	200	21.5	9.3	38.5
2008	206	23.1	8.9	34.5
2009	212	22.5	9.4	34.9
2010	196	24.0	8.1	41.8
2011	208	22.9	9.0	41.3
2012	207	21.9	9.4	42.5
2013	207	22.4	9.2	41.5
2014	223	23.3	9.5	41.3
2015	219	22.0	9.9	37.4
2016	226	23.0	9.8	36.3
2017	214	21.9	9.7	39.3
2018	201	21.4	9.3	39.8
2019	211	19.8	10.6	42.7
2020	220	21.8	10.0	47.7
2021	209	21.4	9.7	45.9
2022	227	20.6	10.9	56.4
2023	226	22.2	10.1	50

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Garrison High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	180	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	197	14.0	14.0	n/a
1991	185	14.0	13.2	n/a
1992	190	15.9	11.9	18.4
1993	199	15.0	13.3	26.1
1994	332	26.6	12.5	28.9
1995	366	30.0	12.2	27.6
1996	366	30.0	12.2	27.6
1997	350	30.3	11.6	30.3
1998	180	19.4	9.3	26.7
1999	205	17.3	11.8	23.4
2000	218	18.4	11.8	29.4
2001	210	19.2	10.9	29.5
2002	222	20.6	10.8	42.8
2003	222	20.6	10.8	42.8
2004	214	20.1	10.6	43
2005	206	19.9	10.4	39.3
2006	202	20.4	9.9	46.5
2007	200	21.5	9.3	38.5
2008	206	23.1	8.9	34.5
2009	212	22.5	9.4	34.9
2010	196	24.0	8.1	41.8
2011	208	22.9	9.0	41.3
2012	207	21.9	9.4	42.5
2013	207	22.4	9.2	41.5
2014	223	23.3	9.5	41.3
2015	219	22.0	9.9	37.4
2016	226	23.0	9.8	36.3
2017	214	21.9	9.7	39.3
2018	201	21.4	9.3	39.8
2019	211	19.8	10.6	42.7
2020	220	21.8	10.0	47.7
2021	209	21.4	9.7	45.9
2022	227	20.6	10.9	56.4
2023	226	22.2	10.1	50

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Garrison High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,889 (12.9%)	$12,718 (87.1%)	$14,606
2020	$1,445 (10.7%)	$12,015 (89.3%)	$13,459
2021	$672 (5.3%)	$12,038 (94.7%)	$12,710

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Garrison High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 687^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 780^th of 1961 High schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Garrison High School)	35	25	10%
End of Course Algebra I (Garrison Independent School District (Isd))	52	41	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Garrison High School)	81	59	22%
End of Course Biology (Garrison Independent School District (Isd))	81	59	22%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Garrison High School)	58	69	11%
End of Course English I Reading (Garrison Independent School District (Isd))	58	68	10%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Garrison High School)	62	68	6%
End of Course English II Reading (Garrison Independent School District (Isd))	62	68	6%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Garrison High School)	67	70	3%
End of Course U.S. History (Garrison Independent School District (Isd))	67	70	3%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	211	226	7.1%
African American	40	36	10%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	19	31	63.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	142	150	5.6%
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.7%	50%	7.3%

Schools Near Garrison High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Garrison High School	Public	9-12	459 N Us Hwy 59	Garrison	75946	Nacogdoches County	Garrison Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 347-7030	226	22	10.1	50.0%	150 (66.4%)	36 (15.9%)	31 (13.7%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	60.4	676^th of 1987 public high schools	66.0%		55.6	780^th of 1961 public high schools	60.2%	104	23.7	75.9	72.6	72.3	61.4									$12,710	$672	$12,038
Central Heights High School	Public	9-12	10317 Us Hwy 259 N	Nacogdoches	75965	Nacogdoches County	Central Heights Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(936) 552-3408	338	28	12.1	32.2%	230 (68.0%)	16 (4.7%)	74 (21.9%)	7 (2.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	83.9	149^th of 1987 public high schools	92.5%		77.5	261^st of 1961 public high schools	86.7%	112	66.7	95.1	89.4	83.7	77.9									$11,341	$1,316	$10,025
Mt Enterprise High School	Public	6-12	301 NW 3rd St	Mt Enterprise	75681	Rusk County	Mount Enterprise Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 822-3721	239	23	10.6	64.0%	173 (72.4%)	25 (10.5%)	27 (11.3%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.9%)	51.8	891^st of 1987 public high schools	55.2%		47.8	990^th of 1961 public high schools	49.5%	99	18.9	42.4	64.7	66.0	85.7	57.1	37.9	46.9	19.1	41.4	23.3	50.0	43.8	$12,134	$684	$11,450
Nacogdoches High School	Public	9-12	4310 Appleby Sand Rd	Nacogdoches	75965	Nacogdoches County	Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(936) 564-2466	1,772	128	13.8	77.1%	429 (24.2%)	425 (24.0%)	875 (49.4%)	29 (1.6%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (0.6%)	32	1364^th of 1987 public high schools	31.4%		32.6	1333^rd of 1961 public high schools	32.0%	31	16.0	40.4	40.8	48.0	70.3									$9,981	$1,505	$8,476
Margie Chumbley Academy For Success	Public	9-12	6003 N St	Nacogdoches	75965	Nacogdoches County	Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(936) 205-1000	75	13	5.7	88.0%	10 (13.3%)	25 (33.3%)	35 (46.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.7%)	5.8	1868^th of 1987 public high schools	6.0%		2	1949^th of 1961 public high schools	0.6%	81	10.0	10.0	6.3	9.1	43.8									$14,432	$1,815	$12,617
Center High School	Public	9-12	658 Roughrider Dr	Center	75935	Shelby County	Center Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 598-6173	705	53	13.3	74.3%	221 (31.3%)	139 (19.7%)	306 (43.4%)	21 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.1%)	31.5	1374^th of 1987 public high schools	30.9%		35.9	1267^th of 1961 public high schools	35.4%	107	13.5	41.0	52.0	48.0	61.3									$12,449	$3,854	$8,595
Roughrider Academy	Public	9-12	658 Roughrider Dr	Center	75935	Shelby County	Center Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 598-6173	46	0	418.1	76.1%	22 (47.8%)	7 (15.2%)	15 (32.6%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.3	1543^rd of 1987 public high schools	22.3%		64	589^th of 1961 public high schools	70.0%	954				25.0	56.3									$15,458	$707	$14,751

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Rank History for Female students at Garrison High School

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Garrison High School

Rank History for At Risk students at Garrison High School

Rank History for Male students at Garrison High School

Rank History for African American students at Garrison High School

Rank History for Hispanic students at Garrison High School

Rank History for White students at Garrison High School

Enrollment information for Garrison High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Garrison High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Garrison High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Garrison High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Garrison High School

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Garrison High School