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Brazoria County Schools & Education

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

94.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

94.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,422

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#149

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Brazoria County

Measured School Summary

Brazoria County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.1%.

Funding Context

At $6,422 per pupil, Brazoria County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 5% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Brazoria 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

107 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

53/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #149 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

94.1%

2.5 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,422

$1,076 below the state average

School coverage

107

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

Brazoria County has 107 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 Brazoria 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.

Large multi-district county

Brazoria County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#149

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below 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.

ALVIN ISD

Elementary to high school visible

29,188 students

Elementary 19Middle 8High 5Other 1

33 listed schools in this county slice.

PEARLAND ISD

Elementary to high school visible

21,237 students

Elementary 11Middle 8High 5Other 0

24 listed schools in this county slice.

BRAZOSPORT ISD

Elementary to high school visible

11,618 students

Elementary 9Middle 6High 3Other 3

21 listed schools in this county slice.

ANGLETON ISD

Elementary to high school visible

6,925 students

Elementary 6Middle 1High 4Other 0

11 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

ALVIN ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 33 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 Brazoria County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Brazoria County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Brazoria 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 Massive Suburban Education Hub

Brazoria County manages a robust infrastructure of 107 schools serving 75,032 students across 8 districts. The system is heavily weighted toward early education, featuring 53 elementary schools and 27 middle schools.

Excellence in Graduation Outcomes

The county achieves a stellar 94.1% graduation rate, outperforming the state average of 91.6% and the national mark of 87.0%. This success comes despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of $6,422, which is roughly $1,000 less than the state average.

Alvin and Pearland Lead the Way

Alvin ISD is the largest provider with 33 schools and 29,188 students, followed closely by Pearland ISD's 21,237 students. The county also offers 4 charter schools, providing specialized alternatives for nearly 4% of the student population.

Suburban Focus and Large Campuses

With 68 schools located in suburban settings, the county feels distinctly residential, and campuses are large with an average of 715 students. Pearland High School is the county's largest, enrolling 3,261 students in a bustling 9–12 environment.

School Overview

Total Schools

107

in Brazoria County

Reported Enrollment

75,032

107 schools reporting

School Districts

8

districts

Charter Schools

4

4% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary53
Middle27
High20
Other7

8 School Districts in Brazoria County

107 Public Schools in Brazoria County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 14 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 107 matching schools

PEARLAND H S

PEARLAND ISD

PEARLAND, 77581 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,261 students

ALVIN H S

ALVIN ISD

ALVIN, 77511 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–12High2,821 students

MANVEL H S

ALVIN ISD

ALVIN, 77511 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,607 students

SHADOW CREEK H S

ALVIN ISD

ALVIN, 77511 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,584 students

GLENDA DAWSON H S

PEARLAND ISD

PEARLAND, 77581 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,557 students

BRAZOSWOOD H S

BRAZOSPORT ISD

FREEPORT, 77541 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High2,398 students

ANGLETON H S

ANGLETON ISD

ANGLETON, 77515 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,066 students

ANGLETON J H SCHOOL

ANGLETON ISD

ANGLETON, 77515 / Suburb: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,561 students

ROBERT TURNER COLLEGE AND CAREER H S

PEARLAND ISD

PEARLAND, 77584 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,114 students

DR RONALD E MCNAIR J H

ALVIN ISD

ALVIN, 77511 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,012 students

WESTSIDE EL

ANGLETON ISD

ANGLETON, 77515 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–5Primary1,010 students

MERIDIANA EL

ALVIN ISD

ALVIN, 77511 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–5Primary998 students

BRAZOSPORT H S

BRAZOSPORT ISD

FREEPORT, 77541 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High948 students

CLUTE INT

BRAZOSPORT ISD

FREEPORT, 77541 / Suburb: Small

Profile5–8Middle946 students

MANVEL J H

ALVIN ISD

ALVIN, 77511 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle934 students

LEON H SABLATURA MIDDLE

PEARLAND ISD

PEARLAND, 77581 / Suburb: Large

Record5–6Middle928 students

PEARLAND J H WEST

PEARLAND ISD

PEARLAND, 77581 / Suburb: Large

Record7–8Middle919 students

PEARLAND J H SOUTH

PEARLAND ISD

PEARLAND, 77584 / Suburb: Large

Record7–8Middle895 students

COLUMBIA H S

COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD

WEST COLUMBIA, 77486 / Town: Distant

Record8–12High889 students

LAKE JACKSON INT

BRAZOSPORT ISD

FREEPORT, 77541 / Suburb: Small

Record7–8Middle868 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,422

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 Brazoria County?
Brazoria County has a school score of 53/100, 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 Brazoria County?
The high school graduation rate in Brazoria County is 94.1%, 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 Brazoria County spend per student?
Brazoria County spends $6,422 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 Brazoria County, Texas — FAQ

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

Brazoria County manages a robust infrastructure of 107 schools serving 75,032 students across 8 districts. The system is heavily weighted toward early education, featuring 53 elementary schools and 27 middle schools.

How do schools in Brazoria County perform academically?

The county achieves a stellar 94.1% graduation rate, outperforming the state average of 91.6% and the national mark of 87.0%. This success comes despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of $6,422, which is roughly $1,000 less than the state average.

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

Alvin ISD is the largest provider with 33 schools and 29,188 students, followed closely by Pearland ISD's 21,237 students. The county also offers 4 charter schools, providing specialized alternatives for nearly 4% of the student population.

What is the school experience like in Brazoria County?

With 68 schools located in suburban settings, the county feels distinctly residential, and campuses are large with an average of 715 students. Pearland High School is the county's largest, enrolling 3,261 students in a bustling 9–12 environment.

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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.