Blanco County Schools & Education
Blanco County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
76/100
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
$7,649
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
76/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#24
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Blanco County
Measured School Summary
Blanco County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 76/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,649 per pupil, Blanco County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 36% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Blanco 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
6 public schools and 2 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
76/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #24 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
5.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,649
$151 above the state average
School coverage
6
2 districts 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
Blanco County has 6 public schools across 2 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 Blanco 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
Blanco 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
#24
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 20 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.
BLANCO ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,088 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
JOHNSON CITY ISD
Elementary to high school visible
722 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BLANCO 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 Blanco County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Blanco 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 Blanco 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.
Intimate Schools in the Heart of Texas
Blanco County operates 6 public schools that serve 1,810 students across two main districts. The system is perfectly split with two elementary, two middle, and two high schools. This balanced infrastructure ensures a clear academic path for every student from kindergarten through graduation.
Blanco and Johnson City ISD
Blanco ISD is the larger of the two districts, serving 1,088 students, while Johnson City ISD manages 722 students. There are no charter schools in the county, meaning education remains centered around these two pillars of the community. This traditional structure supports a high level of local engagement and school pride.
Purely Rural Learning
All 6 schools in Blanco County are classified as rural, providing a peaceful Hill Country setting for education. The average school size is small at 302 students, with Blanco Elementary being the largest at 487 students. The smallest campus, Blanco Middle, hosts just 246 students, ensuring a personalized touch for all.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Blanco County
Reported Enrollment
1,810
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Blanco County
BLANCO ISD
JOHNSON CITY ISD
6 Public Schools in Blanco 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLANCO EL | Record | BLANCO ISD | BLANCO, 78606Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 487 |
| BLANCO H S | Record | BLANCO ISD | BLANCO, 78606Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 355 |
| LYNDON B JOHNSON EL | Record | JOHNSON CITY ISD | JOHNSON CITY, 78636Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 304 |
| LYNDON B JOHNSON H S | Record | JOHNSON CITY ISD | JOHNSON CITY, 78636Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 247 |
| BLANCO MIDDLE | Record | BLANCO ISD | BLANCO, 78606Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 246 |
| LYNDON B JOHNSON MIDDLE | Record | JOHNSON CITY ISD | JOHNSON CITY, 78636Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 171 |
LYNDON B JOHNSON EL
JOHNSON CITY ISD
JOHNSON CITY, 78636 / Rural: Distant
LYNDON B JOHNSON MIDDLE
JOHNSON CITY ISD
JOHNSON CITY, 78636 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,649
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Blanco County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Blanco County, Texas?
Blanco County operates 6 public schools that serve 1,810 students across two main districts. The system is perfectly split with two elementary, two middle, and two high schools. This balanced infrastructure ensures a clear academic path for every student from kindergarten through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Blanco County, Texas?
Blanco ISD is the larger of the two districts, serving 1,088 students, while Johnson City ISD manages 722 students. There are no charter schools in the county, meaning education remains centered around these two pillars of the community. This traditional structure supports a high level of local engagement and school pride.
What is the school experience like in Blanco County?
All 6 schools in Blanco County are classified as rural, providing a peaceful Hill Country setting for education. The average school size is small at 302 students, with Blanco Elementary being the largest at 487 students. The smallest campus, Blanco Middle, hosts just 246 students, ensuring a personalized touch for all.
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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.