Jasper, TX is a small city located in the East Texas forest region. The Jasper Independent School District serves the educational needs of the community’s students from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. The district has an excellent overall rating with all schools being rated as “Above Average” or “Exemplary” by the state. The district also offers a number of extra-curricular activities that are beneficial to students and provide them with additional opportunities for learning and growth. The district emphasizes teaching core values such as honesty, respect, responsibility, and teamwork in addition to academic achievement. With strong support from families, teachers, administrators, and other members of the community, Jasper offers quality education for all its students.
Jasper schools spend $10,013 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 14 pupils per teacher, 662 students per librarian, and 408 children per counselor.