It is part of the Gainesville Independent School District located in north central Cooke County and classified as a 4A-Division 1 school by the UIL.

In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.

[2] In 2013, Gainesville High School was runner up in the district 9-3A competition.

[3] The Gainesville Leopards compete in the following sports:[4] State Runner Up: Football - 1974(3A), 1976(3A), 1978(3A), 2005(3A/D1), Boys Basketball - 2000(3A)

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