Texas Schools & Education
School quality and education data for all 254 counties.
Avg Graduation Rate
91.6%
Avg Per-Pupil Spending
$7,498
Avg School Score
56/100
Total Schools
9,180
1,214 districts
State Overview
About Schools in Texas
Texas Graduates More Students With Fewer Dollars
Texas achieves a 91.6% average graduation rate, significantly outpacing the national average of 87.0%. Despite this success, the state spends only $7,498 per pupil, which is nearly 43% less than the national average of $13,000.
A Massive System with Wide Performance Gaps
Education data covers 252 of 254 counties, revealing a diverse landscape where graduation rates fluctuate between 75.0% and 98.5%. While the average school score of 55.3 sits above the national median, local performance varies significantly across this vast geography.
High Efficiency Despite Low Per-Pupil Investment
Texas shows a strong return on investment by maintaining high graduation rates despite having some of the lowest spending in the country. Even Randall County, which spends a state-low $5,348 per student, operates within a system that averages well above the national median score of 50.0.
Top-Tier Results in Glasscock, Borden, and Upton
Glasscock County leads the state with a top school score of 66.1, fueled by the state's highest per-pupil spending of $12,819. Borden and Upton counties follow closely, both leveraging high investment levels to secure scores above 65 and graduation rates of at least 90%.
Texas Offers Value but Requires Local Selection
Texas is a high-performing state for graduation rates, though its overall school scores suggest moderate academic quality relative to spending. Families find the best outcomes in high-investment districts like Glasscock, as scores can dip as low as 40.5 in outliers like Kenedy County.
Top Performing School Counties
All Texas Counties
— = data pending from NCES pipeline.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.