Gun Barrel City Has Highly Ranked, New Schools
Children living in Gun Barrel City attend the Mabank ISD. The award-winning school district strongly believes that no matter what the age, all students are successful learners with the right path and tools.
Mabank Independent School District has six campuses which have all attained the highest rating “Met Standard” by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Each campus earned more than three Distinctions, including honors for Title I Award School for High Performing and High Progress and Post-Secondary Readiness Closing Performance Gaps. Mabank High School has received numerous high honors, including one of the top 75 high schools in Texas and one of the top 1,000 high schools in the United States.
Mabank High School extends a prosperous dual credit and Advanced Placement program. 27 dual-credit enrollment opportunities equivalent to 83 college hours and 11 AP credits. Mabank High School offers a wide array of clubs and organizations. Opportunities include Art, Athletics, Band, Theater Arts, award-winning band and choir program, DECA, Foreign Language, Student Council, Speech and Debate, Yearbook and many more. With a goal for each student to find their passion, a wide variety in opportunities guides students to their decisions.
A strong, ardent Theater Arts program is offered at 7th grade and funnels into a high school performing arts program highly recognized annually by the Dallas Summer Music program. Past performances include Cinderella and Wizard of Oz.
The district offers limitless extra curricular activities for all students ages grades 3-junior high. Experiences created include orchestra, Honor Choir, GIfted and Talented Visual and Performing Arts Program, Archery and Pre-Athletics Classes.
Education
Central Elementary School
Supporting students from Head Start/Pre-K through 4th grade, Central Elementary School combines learning with fun to build relationships between students, teachers, staff and families. The Head Start program guides young learners through a school readiness program and early childhood education.
Lakeview Elementary School
As a K-4th grade school “where every child matters most,” teachers are invested in using innovative instruction and a balanced curriculum.
Southside Elementary School
Southside Elementary School is a K-4th grade school that gets to know the whole student, and celebrates successes both in and out of school.
Mabank Intermediate School
Grades 5-6 come together at Mabank Intermediate School to learn in an environment that nurtures students during this unique developmental time in their lives. As a community of learners who become stronger by working together, students are given diverse opportunities to try activities including archery, talent shows and art fairs
Mabank Junior High School
Specialized academic programming and coursework for all endorsements under House Bill 5 is offered by the Mabank High School staff. Endorsements include Business and Industry, Arts & Humanities, Public Service, STEM and Multidisciplinary Studies. Career and Technical (CTE) courses are formed into twelve clusters to offer an educational foundation and support students as they transition into college.
Mabank High School
Specialized academic programming and coursework for all endorsements under House Bill 5 is offered by the Mabank High School staff. Endorsements include Business and Industry, Arts & Humanities, Public Service, STEM and Multidisciplinary Studies. Career and Technical (CTE) courses are formed into twelve clusters to offer an educational foundation and support students as they transition into college.
Open Doors Christian Academy
With smaller class sizes, Open Doors Christian Academy is able to offer its Junior High and High School students one-on-one support and focus on each student’s specific learning needs.