Austin County Schools & Education
Austin County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,439
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#143
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Austin County
Measured School Summary
Austin County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.4%.
Funding Context
At $6,439 per pupil, Austin County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Austin 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
12 public schools and 3 districts 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
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #143 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
94.4%
2.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,439
$1,059 below the state average
School coverage
12
3 districts 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
Austin County has 12 public schools across 3 districts, 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 Austin 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.
Mixed school landscape
Austin County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#143
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
SEALY ISD
Elementary to high school visible
2,908 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
BELLVILLE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
2,251 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
BRAZOS ISD
Middle and high visible
498 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BELLVILLE ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Austin County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Austin County district systems?
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 Austin 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.
Twelve Schools Serving Three Strong Districts
Austin County supports 5,657 students through a network of 12 public schools. The infrastructure is well-distributed, featuring 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
Elite Graduation Rates in Austin County
The county's 94.4% graduation rate is significantly higher than the 87% national average and the 91.6% state average. Schools here maintain a 54.6 composite score while spending $6,439 per pupil.
Sealy and Bellville Anchor Education
Sealy ISD is the county's largest district with 2,908 students, followed by Bellville ISD with 2,251. There are no charter schools in the county, keeping the focus entirely on the three local traditional districts.
Perfect Balance of Town and Rural
The county offers a split environment with 6 town schools and 6 rural schools, averaging 514 students per campus. Sealy High School is the largest institution, serving 903 students in a town setting.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Austin County
Reported Enrollment
5,657
12 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Austin County
SEALY ISD
BELLVILLE ISD
BRAZOS ISD
12 Public Schools in Austin County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEALY H S | Record | SEALY ISD | SEALY, 77474Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 903 |
| SEALY EL | Record | SEALY ISD | SEALY, 77474Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 702 |
| BELLVILLE H S | Record | BELLVILLE ISD | BELLVILLE, 77418Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 698 |
| SEALY J H | Record | SEALY ISD | SEALY, 77474Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 664 |
| SELMAN EL | Record | SEALY ISD | SEALY, 77474Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 639 |
| BELLVILLE J H | Record | BELLVILLE ISD | BELLVILLE, 77418Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 560 |
| O'BRYANT PRI | Record | BELLVILLE ISD | BELLVILLE, 77418Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 547 |
| BRAZOS H S | Record | BRAZOS ISD | WALLIS, 77485Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 287 |
| O'BRYANT INT | Record | BELLVILLE ISD | BELLVILLE, 77418Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 283 |
| BRAZOS MIDDLE | Record | BRAZOS ISD | WALLIS, 77485Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 211 |
| WEST END EL | Record | BELLVILLE ISD | BELLVILLE, 77418Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 163 |
| SPICER ALTER ED CTR | Record | BELLVILLE ISD | BELLVILLE, 77418Town: Distant | 5–12 | Alternative | 0 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,439
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Austin County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Austin County, Texas?
Austin County supports 5,657 students through a network of 12 public schools. The infrastructure is well-distributed, featuring 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
How do schools in Austin County perform academically?
The county's 94.4% graduation rate is significantly higher than the 87% national average and the 91.6% state average. Schools here maintain a 54.6 composite score while spending $6,439 per pupil.
What are the major school districts in Austin County, Texas?
Sealy ISD is the county's largest district with 2,908 students, followed by Bellville ISD with 2,251. There are no charter schools in the county, keeping the focus entirely on the three local traditional districts.
What is the school experience like in Austin County?
The county offers a split environment with 6 town schools and 6 rural schools, averaging 514 students per campus. Sealy High School is the largest institution, serving 903 students in a town setting.
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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.