Rockwall County Schools & Education
Rockwall County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
98.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
98.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,529
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#157
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Rockwall County
Measured School Summary
Rockwall County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 98.5%.
Funding Context
At $5,529 per pupil, Rockwall County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 6% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 26% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Rockwall County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
30 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #157 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
98.5%
6.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,529
$1,969 below the state average
School coverage
30
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Rockwall County has 30 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Rockwall County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
ROCKWALL ISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 22 of 30 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#157
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
ROCKWALL ISD
Elementary to high school visible
18,384 students
22 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ROCKWALL ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 22 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Rockwall County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Rockwall County, Texas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Large Suburban System Serving 22,000 Students
Rockwall County features a robust educational network of 30 public schools serving 22,716 students. The system is heavily weighted toward primary education with 22 elementary schools, supported by four middle and four high schools. Though the data reports one primary district, multiple school systems operate within the county's fast-growing boundaries.
Rockwall ISD Dominates the Suburban Landscape
Rockwall ISD is the primary educational provider, managing 22 schools and educating 18,384 students. The county also features three charter schools, which represent 10% of the total public school options. Large secondary schools like Rockwall-Heath High School serve nearly 3,000 students each.
Suburban Excellence and Large-Scale Campuses
Education in Rockwall County is primarily suburban, with 19 schools in developed neighborhoods and 11 in remaining rural pockets. Campus sizes are significantly larger than state averages, with an enrollment of 757 students per school. Rockwall-Heath and Rockwall High School are the largest institutions, each hosting over 2,800 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
30
in Rockwall County
Reported Enrollment
22,716
30 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
3
10% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Rockwall County
30 Public Schools in Rockwall County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 30 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKWALL-HEATH H S | Profile | ROCKWALL ISD | HEATH, 75032Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,912 |
| ROCKWALL H S | Profile | ROCKWALL ISD | ROCKWALL, 75087Suburb: Large | 8–12 | High | 2,867 |
| MAURINE CAIN MIDDLE | Profile | ROCKWALL ISD | ROCKWALL, 75032Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 1,122 |
| BOBBY SUMMERS MIDDLE | Profile | ROYSE CITY ISD | ROYSE CITY, 75189Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,020 |
| HERMAN E UTLEY MIDDLE | Record | ROCKWALL ISD | ROCKWALL, 75087Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 923 |
| J W WILLIAMS MIDDLE | Record | ROCKWALL ISD | ROCKWALL, 75087Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 828 |
| LINDA LYON EL | Record | ROCKWALL ISD | HEATH, 75126Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 820 |
| BILLIE STEVENSON EL | Record | ROCKWALL ISD | FATE, 75087Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 751 |
| MISS MAY VERNON EL | Record | ROYSE CITY ISD | ROYSE CITY, 75189Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 735 |
| AMY PARKS-HEATH EL | Record | ROCKWALL ISD | HEATH, 75032Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 729 |
| ANITA SCOTT EL | Record | ROYSE CITY ISD | ROYSE CITY, 75189Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 712 |
| LUPE GARCIA EL | Record | ROCKWALL ISD | ROCKWALL, 75087Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 712 |
| SHERRY AND PAUL HAMM EL | Record | ROCKWALL ISD | ROCKWALL, 75087Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 651 |
| VIRGINIA REINHARDT EL | Record | ROCKWALL ISD | ROCKWALL, 75087Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 640 |
| DORRIS A JONES EL | Record | ROCKWALL ISD | ROCKWALL, 75032Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 638 |
| HOWARD DOBBS EL | Record | ROCKWALL ISD | ROCKWALL, 75087Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 617 |
| W R (BILL) FORT EL | Record | ROYSE CITY ISD | ROYSE CITY, 75189Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 614 |
| OUIDA SPRINGER | Record | ROCKWALL ISD | ROCKWALL, 75032Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 598 |
| SHARON SHANNON EL | Record | ROCKWALL ISD | ROCKWALL, 75032Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 598 |
| DORIS CULLINS-LAKE POINTE EL | Record | ROCKWALL ISD | ROWLETT, 75088Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 548 |
ROCKWALL-HEATH H S
ROCKWALL ISD
HEATH, 75032 / Suburb: Large
ROCKWALL H S
ROCKWALL ISD
ROCKWALL, 75087 / Suburb: Large
MAURINE CAIN MIDDLE
ROCKWALL ISD
ROCKWALL, 75032 / Suburb: Large
BOBBY SUMMERS MIDDLE
ROYSE CITY ISD
ROYSE CITY, 75189 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,529
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Rockwall County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Rockwall County, Texas?
Rockwall County features a robust educational network of 30 public schools serving 22,716 students. The system is heavily weighted toward primary education with 22 elementary schools, supported by four middle and four high schools. Though the data reports one primary district, multiple school systems operate within the county's fast-growing boundaries.
What are the major school districts in Rockwall County, Texas?
Rockwall ISD is the primary educational provider, managing 22 schools and educating 18,384 students. The county also features three charter schools, which represent 10% of the total public school options. Large secondary schools like Rockwall-Heath High School serve nearly 3,000 students each.
What is the school experience like in Rockwall County?
Education in Rockwall County is primarily suburban, with 19 schools in developed neighborhoods and 11 in remaining rural pockets. Campus sizes are significantly larger than state averages, with an enrollment of 757 students per school. Rockwall-Heath and Rockwall High School are the largest institutions, each hosting over 2,800 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.