Brewster County Schools & Education
Brewster County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
79/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,298
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
79/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#13
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Brewster County
Measured School Summary
Brewster County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 79/100 and a graduation rate of 95.1%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Brewster County spends $8,298 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 41% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Brewster 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 4 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
79/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #13 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
95.1%
3.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,298
$800 above the state average
School coverage
6
4 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
Brewster County has 6 public schools across 4 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 Brewster 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.
Higher-signal county
Brewster County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#13
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 23 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.
ALPINE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
954 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
TERLINGUA CSD
Other grade structure
122 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
MARATHON ISD
Other grade structure
59 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
SAN VICENTE ISD
Elementary school only in this slice
9 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
ALPINE 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 Brewster County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Brewster 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 Brewster 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.
Vast Landscapes and Intimate Schools
Brewster County provides education to 1,144 students through 6 schools across 4 school districts. The infrastructure is built for small cohorts, including 2 elementary schools and 1 high school for the entire region.
Alpine ISD Anchors the Region
Alpine ISD is the largest district, serving 954 students, while San Vicente ISD is remarkably small with only 9 students enrolled. There are no charter schools in the county, emphasizing a reliance on local independent school districts.
Town Centers and Isolated Rural Campuses
Schools are split evenly between town and rural settings, with an average school size of just 191 students. Alpine Elementary is the largest campus with 377 students, while Marathon Independent School District serves just 59 students PK–12.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Brewster County
Reported Enrollment
1,144
6 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Brewster County
ALPINE ISD
TERLINGUA CSD
MARATHON ISD
SAN VICENTE ISD
6 Public Schools in Brewster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPINE EL | Record | ALPINE ISD | ALPINE, 79830Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 377 |
| ALPINE H S | Record | ALPINE ISD | ALPINE, 79830Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 308 |
| ALPINE MIDDLE | Record | ALPINE ISD | ALPINE, 79830Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 269 |
| BIG BEND H S | Record | TERLINGUA CSD | TERLINGUA, 79852Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 122 |
| MARATHON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST | Record | MARATHON ISD | MARATHON, 79842Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 59 |
| SAN VICENTE EL | Record | SAN VICENTE ISD | BIG BEND NATL PARK, 79834Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 9 |
MARATHON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST
MARATHON ISD
MARATHON, 79842 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,298
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Brewster County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Brewster County, Texas?
Brewster County provides education to 1,144 students through 6 schools across 4 school districts. The infrastructure is built for small cohorts, including 2 elementary schools and 1 high school for the entire region.
What are the major school districts in Brewster County, Texas?
Alpine ISD is the largest district, serving 954 students, while San Vicente ISD is remarkably small with only 9 students enrolled. There are no charter schools in the county, emphasizing a reliance on local independent school districts.
What is the school experience like in Brewster County?
Schools are split evenly between town and rural settings, with an average school size of just 191 students. Alpine Elementary is the largest campus with 377 students, while Marathon Independent School District serves just 59 students PK–12.
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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.