Bosque County Schools & Education
Bosque County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,306
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#133
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bosque County
Measured School Summary
Bosque County performs at an average level with a school score of 56/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.9%.
Funding Context
Bosque County spends $8,306 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 0% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bosque 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
11 public schools and 8 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
56/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #133 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
88.9%
2.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,306
$808 above the state average
School coverage
11
8 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
Bosque County has 11 public schools across 8 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 Bosque 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
Bosque 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
#133
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
CLIFTON ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,024 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
MERIDIAN ISD
Elementary and high visible
357 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
VALLEY MILLS ISD
Elementary school only in this slice
320 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
KOPPERL ISD
Other grade structure
186 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
CLIFTON 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 Bosque County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Bosque 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 Bosque 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 Network of Small Rural Districts
Bosque County supports 2,478 students across 11 public schools managed by 8 different school districts. The infrastructure consists of 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 5 multi-level facilities.
Clifton and Valley Mills Lead Enrollment
Clifton ISD is the largest district, serving 1,024 students across 3 schools, followed by Valley Mills ISD with 665 students. There are no charter schools in the county, with all 11 campuses operating as traditional public schools.
Quiet Towns and Rural Campuses
The county features 8 rural and 3 town-based schools, with an average school size of 225 students. Clifton Elementary is the largest campus with 471 students, while Meridian High School serves a smaller cohort of 187.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Bosque County
Reported Enrollment
2,478
11 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Bosque County
CLIFTON ISD
VALLEY MILLS ISD
MERIDIAN ISD
KOPPERL ISD
WALNUT SPRINGS ISD
MORGAN ISD
IREDELL ISD
CRANFILLS GAP ISD
11 Public Schools in Bosque 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 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFTON EL | Record | CLIFTON ISD | CLIFTON, 76634Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 471 |
| VALLEY MILLS EL | Record | VALLEY MILLS ISD | VALLEY MILLS, 76689Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 320 |
| CLIFTON H S | Record | CLIFTON ISD | CLIFTON, 76634Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 312 |
| CLIFTON MIDDLE | Record | CLIFTON ISD | CLIFTON, 76634Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 241 |
| MERIDIAN H S | Record | MERIDIAN ISD | MERIDIAN, 76665Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 187 |
| KOPPERL SCHOOL | Record | KOPPERL ISD | KOPPERL, 76652Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 186 |
| WALNUT SPRINGS SCHOOL | Record | WALNUT SPRINGS ISD | WALNUT SPRINGS, 76690Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 171 |
| MERIDIAN EL | Record | MERIDIAN ISD | MERIDIAN, 76665Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 170 |
| MORGAN SCHOOL | Record | MORGAN ISD | MORGAN, 76671Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 152 |
| IREDELL SCHOOL | Record | IREDELL ISD | IREDELL, 76649Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 142 |
| CRANFILLS GAP SCHOOL | Record | CRANFILLS GAP ISD | CRANFILLS GAP, 76637Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 126 |
WALNUT SPRINGS SCHOOL
WALNUT SPRINGS ISD
WALNUT SPRINGS, 76690 / Rural: Remote
CRANFILLS GAP SCHOOL
CRANFILLS GAP ISD
CRANFILLS GAP, 76637 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,306
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Bosque County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bosque County, Texas?
Bosque County supports 2,478 students across 11 public schools managed by 8 different school districts. The infrastructure consists of 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 5 multi-level facilities.
What are the major school districts in Bosque County, Texas?
Clifton ISD is the largest district, serving 1,024 students across 3 schools, followed by Valley Mills ISD with 665 students. There are no charter schools in the county, with all 11 campuses operating as traditional public schools.
What is the school experience like in Bosque County?
The county features 8 rural and 3 town-based schools, with an average school size of 225 students. Clifton Elementary is the largest campus with 471 students, while Meridian High School serves a smaller cohort of 187.
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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.