Vernon Independent School District (Isd)

The Vernon Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools, serving a diverse student population. While the district and its schools generally perform below the state average on standardized tests, a few standout schools, such as Vernon High School and Vernon Middle School, demonstrate higher graduation rates and better performance on certain assessments.

Vernon High School stands out with a relatively high graduation rate of 92.9% and a lower dropout rate of 0.9%, outperforming the district and state averages. The school also performs better than the district on most STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, particularly in U.S. History. Similarly, Vernon Middle School outperforms the district and state on several STAAR assessments, including 8th-grade Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, and has a lower dropout rate of 0.6%.

However, the district faces significant challenges, with most schools receiving low ratings from SchoolDigger. The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.77% at Vernon High School to 83.38% at T.G. McCord Elementary, indicate a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, which may contribute to the lower academic performance. The district's diverse student population, with significant Hispanic and Asian representation, also presents both challenges and opportunities in meeting the needs of all students.