Bailey County Schools & Education
Bailey County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
86/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,720
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
86/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#3
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bailey County
Measured School Summary
Bailey County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 86/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Bailey County spends $8,720 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 53% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bailey 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
86/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #3 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
5.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,720
$1,222 above the state average
School coverage
4
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Bailey 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.
What Bailey 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
Bailey 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
#3
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 30 points above 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.
MULESHOE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,347 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
MULESHOE 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 Bailey 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 Bailey 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 Consolidated Education Network
Bailey County operates a focused education infrastructure with 4 total public schools managed by a single district. The system serves 1,347 students across two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This concentrated setup ensures that every student in the county remains part of a unified academic community.
Spotlight on Muleshoe ISD
Muleshoe ISD is the sole provider of public education in the county, overseeing all 1,347 students. There are currently no charter schools in the area, meaning the local district remains the primary hub for academic life. This singular focus allows the district to streamline resources for its entire student body.
Small Town Educational Feel
All four schools in Bailey County are situated in town settings, offering a close-knit educational environment with an average size of 337 students. Dillman Elementary is the largest campus with 403 students, while Mary Deshazo Elementary is the smallest with 290. The consistent town locale creates a familiar and accessible atmosphere for families.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Bailey County
Reported Enrollment
1,347
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Bailey County
MULESHOE ISD
4 Public Schools in Bailey 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DILLMAN EL | Record | MULESHOE ISD | MULESHOE, 79347Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 403 |
| MULESHOE H S | Record | MULESHOE ISD | MULESHOE, 79347Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 359 |
| WATSON J H | Record | MULESHOE ISD | MULESHOE, 79347Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 295 |
| MARY DESHAZO EL | Record | MULESHOE ISD | MULESHOE, 79347Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 290 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,720
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Bailey County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bailey County, Texas?
Bailey County operates a focused education infrastructure with 4 total public schools managed by a single district. The system serves 1,347 students across two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This concentrated setup ensures that every student in the county remains part of a unified academic community.
What are the major school districts in Bailey County, Texas?
Muleshoe ISD is the sole provider of public education in the county, overseeing all 1,347 students. There are currently no charter schools in the area, meaning the local district remains the primary hub for academic life. This singular focus allows the district to streamline resources for its entire student body.
What is the school experience like in Bailey County?
All four schools in Bailey County are situated in town settings, offering a close-knit educational environment with an average size of 337 students. Dillman Elementary is the largest campus with 403 students, while Mary Deshazo Elementary is the smallest with 290. The consistent town locale creates a familiar and accessible atmosphere for families.
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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.