Rains Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Rains Independent School District is a public school district
based in Emory
, Texas
(USA
).
In addition to Emory, the district serves most of Rains County
, including the cities of Point
and East Tawakoni
.
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
based in Emory
Emory, Texas
Emory is a city in Rains County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,021 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Rains County. Previously known as Springville, the city is named after Emory Rains who was a legislator from the area. Rains was the author of the Homestead Law of Texas...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
).
In addition to Emory, the district serves most of Rains County
Rains County, Texas
*Alba*East Tawakoni*Emory*Point*Dougherty-See also:*National Register of Historic Places listings in Rains County, Texas-External links:*...
, including the cities of Point
Point, Texas
Point is a city in Rains County, Texas, United States. The population was 792 at the 2000 census. A July 1, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 958....
and East Tawakoni
East Tawakoni, Texas
East Tawakoni is a city in Rains County, Texas, United States. The population was 775 at the 2000 census. A July 1, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 966.-Geography:...
.
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
Schools
- Rains High School (Grades 9-12)
- Rains Junior High School (Grades 6-8)
- Rains Intermediate School (Grades 4-5)
- Rains Elementary School (Grades PK-3)