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Bosque County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

MERIDIAN ISD

Elementary and high visible

357 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

VALLEY MILLS ISD

Elementary school only in this slice

320 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

KOPPERL ISD

Other grade structure

186 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

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

Elementary3
Middle1
High2
Other5

8 School Districts in Bosque County

CLIFTON ISD

3 schools
1,024 students

VALLEY MILLS ISD

3 schools
665 students

MERIDIAN ISD

2 schools
357 students

KOPPERL ISD

1 school
186 students

WALNUT SPRINGS ISD

1 school
171 students

MORGAN ISD

1 school
152 students

IREDELL ISD

1 school
142 students

CRANFILLS GAP ISD

1 school
126 students

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 data

Level

Showing 11 of 11 matching schools

CLIFTON EL

CLIFTON ISD

CLIFTON, 76634 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary471 students

VALLEY MILLS EL

VALLEY MILLS ISD

VALLEY MILLS, 76689 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary320 students

CLIFTON H S

CLIFTON ISD

CLIFTON, 76634 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High312 students

CLIFTON MIDDLE

CLIFTON ISD

CLIFTON, 76634 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle241 students

MERIDIAN H S

MERIDIAN ISD

MERIDIAN, 76665 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High187 students

KOPPERL SCHOOL

KOPPERL ISD

KOPPERL, 76652 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other186 students

WALNUT SPRINGS SCHOOL

WALNUT SPRINGS ISD

WALNUT SPRINGS, 76690 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other171 students

MERIDIAN EL

MERIDIAN ISD

MERIDIAN, 76665 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary170 students

MORGAN SCHOOL

MORGAN ISD

MORGAN, 76671 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other152 students

IREDELL SCHOOL

IREDELL ISD

IREDELL, 76649 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other142 students

CRANFILLS GAP SCHOOL

CRANFILLS GAP ISD

CRANFILLS GAP, 76637 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other126 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,306

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 Bosque County?
Bosque County has a school score of 56/100, 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 Bosque County?
The high school graduation rate in Bosque County is 88.9%, 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 Bosque County spend per student?
Bosque County spends $8,306 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 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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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.