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Aransas County Schools & Education

School Score

41/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

91.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,433

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

41/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#215

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Aransas County

Measured School Summary

Aransas County performs at an average level with a school score of 41/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.0%.

Funding Context

At $6,433 per pupil, Aransas County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 26% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Aransas 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

4 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

41/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #215 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

91.0%

0.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,433

$1,065 below the state average

School coverage

4

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

Aransas County has 4 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 Aransas 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.

Small-system county

Aransas County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#215

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 15 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.

ARANSAS COUNTY ISD

Elementary to high school visible

3,044 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

ARANSAS COUNTY ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Aransas 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?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Aransas 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.

Focused Learning in Coastal Texas

Aransas County serves 3,044 students through four public schools managed by a single district. The infrastructure focuses on the essentials with two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

Centralized Aransas County ISD

Aransas County ISD is the sole provider of public education in the area, ensuring a unified community experience for all 3,044 students. There are no charter schools in the county, emphasizing the importance of the local district.

Large Campuses in a Town Setting

All four schools are located in town environments, where the average campus size is a significant 761 students. Rockport-Fulton High School is the county's largest school, with 951 students enrolled.

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Aransas County

Reported Enrollment

3,044

4 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Aransas County

ARANSAS COUNTY ISD

4 schools
3,044 students enrolled

4 Public Schools in Aransas County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 4 of 4 matching schools

ROCKPORT-FULTON H S

ARANSAS COUNTY ISD

ROCKPORT, 78381 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High951 students

LIVE OAK LEARNING CENTER

ARANSAS COUNTY ISD

ROCKPORT, 78381 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary729 students

ROCKPORT-FULTON MIDDLE

ARANSAS COUNTY ISD

ROCKPORT, 78381 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle698 students

FULTON LEARNING CENTER

ARANSAS COUNTY ISD

ROCKPORT, 78381 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary666 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,433

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 Aransas County?
Aransas County has a school score of 41/100, 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 Aransas County?
The high school graduation rate in Aransas County is 91.0%, 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 Aransas County spend per student?
Aransas County spends $6,433 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 Aransas County, Texas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Aransas County, Texas?

Aransas County serves 3,044 students through four public schools managed by a single district. The infrastructure focuses on the essentials with two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

What are the major school districts in Aransas County, Texas?

Aransas County ISD is the sole provider of public education in the area, ensuring a unified community experience for all 3,044 students. There are no charter schools in the county, emphasizing the importance of the local district.

What is the school experience like in Aransas County?

All four schools are located in town environments, where the average campus size is a significant 761 students. Rockport-Fulton High School is the county's largest school, with 951 students enrolled.

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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.