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Rockwall County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 16Middle 3High 3Other 0

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

Elementary22
Middle4
High4
Other0

1 School District in Rockwall County

ROCKWALL ISD

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22 schools
18,384 students enrolled
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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 data

Level

Showing 20 of 30 matching schools

ROCKWALL-HEATH H S

ROCKWALL ISD

HEATH, 75032 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,912 students

ROCKWALL H S

ROCKWALL ISD

ROCKWALL, 75087 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–12High2,867 students

MAURINE CAIN MIDDLE

ROCKWALL ISD

ROCKWALL, 75032 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–8Middle1,122 students

BOBBY SUMMERS MIDDLE

ROYSE CITY ISD

ROYSE CITY, 75189 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,020 students

HERMAN E UTLEY MIDDLE

ROCKWALL ISD

ROCKWALL, 75087 / Suburb: Large

Record7–8Middle923 students

J W WILLIAMS MIDDLE

ROCKWALL ISD

ROCKWALL, 75087 / Suburb: Large

Record7–8Middle828 students

LINDA LYON EL

ROCKWALL ISD

HEATH, 75126 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary820 students

BILLIE STEVENSON EL

ROCKWALL ISD

FATE, 75087 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–6Primary751 students

MISS MAY VERNON EL

ROYSE CITY ISD

ROYSE CITY, 75189 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary735 students

AMY PARKS-HEATH EL

ROCKWALL ISD

HEATH, 75032 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–6Primary729 students

ANITA SCOTT EL

ROYSE CITY ISD

ROYSE CITY, 75189 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary712 students

LUPE GARCIA EL

ROCKWALL ISD

ROCKWALL, 75087 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary712 students

SHERRY AND PAUL HAMM EL

ROCKWALL ISD

ROCKWALL, 75087 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–6Primary651 students

VIRGINIA REINHARDT EL

ROCKWALL ISD

ROCKWALL, 75087 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–6Primary640 students

DORRIS A JONES EL

ROCKWALL ISD

ROCKWALL, 75032 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–6Primary638 students

HOWARD DOBBS EL

ROCKWALL ISD

ROCKWALL, 75087 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary617 students

W R (BILL) FORT EL

ROYSE CITY ISD

ROYSE CITY, 75189 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary614 students

OUIDA SPRINGER

ROCKWALL ISD

ROCKWALL, 75032 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–6Primary598 students

SHARON SHANNON EL

ROCKWALL ISD

ROCKWALL, 75032 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–6Primary598 students

DORIS CULLINS-LAKE POINTE EL

ROCKWALL ISD

ROWLETT, 75088 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–6Primary548 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,529

State avg $7,498

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Texas counties have the highest graduation rates?
Moore County (98.5%), Rockwall County (98.5%), and Titus County (97.8%) currently lead Texas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Texas?
Across Texas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,498. The highest current county values are Glasscock County ($12,819), Borden County ($12,654), and King County ($12,630). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Rockwall County?
Rockwall County has a school score of 53/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Rockwall County?
The high school graduation rate in Rockwall County is 98.5%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Rockwall County spend per student?
Rockwall County spends $5,529 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.