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Baylor County Schools & Education

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,211

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#70

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Baylor County

Measured School Summary

Baylor County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,211 per pupil, Baylor County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 17% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Baylor 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

3 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

66/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #70 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

95.0%

3.4 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,211

$287 below the state average

School coverage

3

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

Baylor County has 3 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 Baylor 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

Baylor 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

#70

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.

SEYMOUR ISD

Elementary to high school visible

644 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

SEYMOUR ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Baylor 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 Baylor 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.

Small-Scale Education in Seymour

Baylor County maintains a streamlined educational footprint with just 3 public schools serving a total of 644 students. The system is perfectly balanced with one elementary, one middle, and one high school. All schools are managed by Seymour ISD, the county's sole school district.

The Heart of Seymour ISD

Seymour ISD serves as the educational heartbeat for the entire county, managing every student from PK through 12th grade. There are no charter schools available, focusing all local resources and community support into the traditional public school system. This centralized approach fosters a strong sense of school spirit and community identity.

Intimate Rural Learning Environments

All campuses are classified as rural, offering students a quiet and focused environment with an average school size of only 215 students. Seymour Elementary is the largest school with 277 students, while the High School remains very small with just 177 students. This low enrollment allows for significant individual attention for every child.

School Overview

Total Schools

3

in Baylor County

Reported Enrollment

644

3 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Baylor County

SEYMOUR ISD

3 schools
644 students enrolled

3 Public Schools in Baylor 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 data

Level

Showing 3 of 3 matching schools

SEYMOUR EL

SEYMOUR ISD

SEYMOUR, 76380 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary277 students

SEYMOUR MIDDLE

SEYMOUR ISD

SEYMOUR, 76380 / Rural: Remote

Record5–8Middle190 students

SEYMOUR H S

SEYMOUR ISD

SEYMOUR, 76380 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High177 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,211

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 Baylor County?
Baylor County has a school score of 66/100, 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 Baylor County?
The high school graduation rate in Baylor County is 95.0%, 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 Baylor County spend per student?
Baylor County spends $7,211 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 Baylor County, Texas — FAQ

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

Baylor County maintains a streamlined educational footprint with just 3 public schools serving a total of 644 students. The system is perfectly balanced with one elementary, one middle, and one high school. All schools are managed by Seymour ISD, the county's sole school district.

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

Seymour ISD serves as the educational heartbeat for the entire county, managing every student from PK through 12th grade. There are no charter schools available, focusing all local resources and community support into the traditional public school system. This centralized approach fosters a strong sense of school spirit and community identity.

What is the school experience like in Baylor County?

All campuses are classified as rural, offering students a quiet and focused environment with an average school size of only 215 students. Seymour Elementary is the largest school with 277 students, while the High School remains very small with just 177 students. This low enrollment allows for significant individual attention for every child.

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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.