#430 of 1,419 high schools in Texas
#5657 of 16,910 nationally
About Ponder H S
Ponder H S is a public high located in Ponder, in the Ponder ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 557 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 430th of 1,419 ranked high schools in Texas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 557.
There are 3 schools in Ponder; Ponder H S ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ponder H S by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ponder H S
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ponder El
Ponder · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
773 students · 419 m away
Ponder J H
Ponder · Public middle · Grades 6–8
389 students · 571 m away
Jane Ruestmann El
Argyle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
846 students · 9.0 km away
Lance Thompson El
Argyle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
701 students · 9.6 km away
Argyle West
Argyle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
643 students · 9.9 km away
Dyer El
Krum · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students · 10 km away
Krum Middle
Krum · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students · 11 km away
Blanche Dodd El
Krum · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students · 11 km away
Krum H S
Krum · Public high · Grades 9–12
776 students · 11 km away
Dixie Hansel El
Krum · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students · 11 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ponder H S a good school?
Ponder H S has a Success Index (US) of 60.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #430 of 1,419 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ponder H S rank in Texas?
Ponder H S ranks #430 of 1,419 high schools in Texas and #5657 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ponder H S?
Ponder H S had 557 students in 2025.
Is Ponder H S a elementary school or a high school?
Ponder H S is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ponder H S?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ponder H S; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.