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Briscoe County Schools & Education

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

84.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

84.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,697

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#186

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Briscoe County

Measured School Summary

Briscoe County has midrange measured school signals (score: 48/100) with a graduation rate of 84.4%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Briscoe County spends $8,697 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 14% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Briscoe 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

2 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

48/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #186 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

84.4%

7.2 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,697

$1,199 above the state average

School coverage

2

2 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

Briscoe County has 2 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.

Parent decision brief

What Briscoe 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

Briscoe 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

#186

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.

SILVERTON ISD

Other grade structure

213 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

TURKEY-QUITAQUE ISD

Other grade structure

183 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

SILVERTON ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 1 school. 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 Briscoe County?

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

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

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 Briscoe 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 Rural PK–12 Focus

Briscoe County operates a very small educational network with just 2 schools serving 396 total students. Both campuses are managed by separate districts and provide comprehensive PK–12 instruction for their rural populations.

Silverton and Turkey-Quitaque Districts

The county is split between Silverton ISD and Turkey-Quitaque ISD, which serve 213 and 183 students respectively. No charter schools exist in the county, as the two traditional districts handle all local enrollment.

Exclusively Rural and Traditional

Both schools in the county are situated in rural locales and function as all-in-one campuses for every grade level. Silverton School is the larger of the two, with an enrollment of 213 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

2

in Briscoe County

Reported Enrollment

396

2 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary0
Middle0
High0
Other2

2 School Districts in Briscoe County

SILVERTON ISD

1 school
213 students

TURKEY-QUITAQUE ISD

1 school
183 students

2 Public Schools in Briscoe 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 2 of 2 matching schools

SILVERTON SCHOOL

SILVERTON ISD

SILVERTON, 79257 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other213 students

VALLEY SCHOOL

TURKEY-QUITAQUE ISD

TURKEY, 79261 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other183 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,697

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 Briscoe County?
Briscoe County has a school score of 48/100, 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 Briscoe County?
The high school graduation rate in Briscoe County is 84.4%, which is below 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 Briscoe County spend per student?
Briscoe County spends $8,697 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 Briscoe County, Texas — FAQ

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

Briscoe County operates a very small educational network with just 2 schools serving 396 total students. Both campuses are managed by separate districts and provide comprehensive PK–12 instruction for their rural populations.

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

The county is split between Silverton ISD and Turkey-Quitaque ISD, which serve 213 and 183 students respectively. No charter schools exist in the county, as the two traditional districts handle all local enrollment.

What is the school experience like in Briscoe County?

Both schools in the county are situated in rural locales and function as all-in-one campuses for every grade level. Silverton School is the larger of the two, with an enrollment of 213 students.

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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.