Gold-Burg Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Gold-Burg Independent School District is a public school district
in northwestern Montague County
, Texas
(USA
). A small portion of the district extends into northeastern Clay County
.
The district's name is a conglomerate of the two unincorporated communities
that it serves - "Gold" from Ringgold
and "Burg" from Stoneburg
.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" 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:...
in northwestern Montague County
Montague County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 19,117 people, 7,770 households, and 5,485 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile . There were 9,862 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile...
, 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...
). A small portion of the district extends into northeastern Clay County
Clay County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,006 people, 4,323 households, and 3,181 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile . There were 4,992 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
.
The district's name is a conglomerate of the two unincorporated communities
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
that it serves - "Gold" from Ringgold
Ringgold, Texas
Ringgold is an unincorporated town in Montague County, Texas, United States, with an estimated population of 100 people. It is located approximately 20 miles northwest of Montague, the county seat.The town's major industry is cattle ranching.-Schools:...
and "Burg" from Stoneburg
Stoneburg, Texas
Stoneburg is an unincorporated community in Montague County, Texas, United States. It had a population of approximately 51 in 1990.-History:Stoneburg sits at the intersection of U.S. Route 81 and Farm to Market Road 1806 in east central Montague County. Bowie Lake is southwest of the town...
.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
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
- Gold-Burg Junior High/High (Grades 6-12; Located in Stoneburg)
- Ringgold Elementary (Grades K-5; Located in Ringgold)