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Burnet County Schools & Education

School Score

61/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

96.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

96.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,656

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

61/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#103

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Burnet County

Measured School Summary

Burnet County performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.0%.

Funding Context

At $6,656 per pupil, Burnet County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 9% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Burnet 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

13 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

61/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #103 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

96.0%

4.4 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,656

$842 below the state average

School coverage

13

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

Burnet County has 13 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 Burnet 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

Burnet 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

#103

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.

MARBLE FALLS ISD

Elementary to high school visible

4,063 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 2Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

BURNET CISD

Elementary to high school visible

3,304 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 2Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

MARBLE FALLS ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Burnet County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Burnet 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 Burnet 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.

High Enrollment Across Two Major Districts

Burnet County features 13 public schools that serve 7,367 students through just two primary school districts. The infrastructure includes seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and four high schools. There are no charter schools in the county, though two alternative schools provide specialized pathways for students.

Marble Falls and Burnet Lead

Marble Falls ISD is the largest district with 4,063 students across seven schools. Burnet CISD follows closely, educating 3,304 students in six schools. Together, these two districts manage the entirety of the county's public education needs with no charter competition.

A Mix of Town and Country

The county offers a balanced mix of seven rural and six town-based schools, with an average enrollment of 567 students. Marble Falls High School is the largest institution, serving 1,145 students in a bustling town setting. This variety allows families to choose between centralized town campuses and more remote rural schools.

School Overview

Total Schools

13

in Burnet County

Reported Enrollment

7,367

13 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7
Middle2
High4
Other0

2 School Districts in Burnet County

13 Public Schools in Burnet County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 13 of 13 matching schools

MARBLE FALLS H S

MARBLE FALLS ISD

MARBLE FALLS, 78654 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,145 students

BURNET H S

BURNET CISD

BURNET, 78611 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,003 students

MARBLE FALLS MIDDLE

MARBLE FALLS ISD

MARBLE FALLS, 78654 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle911 students

BURNET MIDDLE

BURNET CISD

BURNET, 78611 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle731 students

COLT EL

MARBLE FALLS ISD

MARBLE FALLS, 78654 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary644 students

SHADY GROVE EL

BURNET CISD

BURNET, 78611 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary577 students

MARBLE FALLS EL

MARBLE FALLS ISD

MARBLE FALLS, 78654 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary570 students

HIGHLAND LAKES EL

MARBLE FALLS ISD

GRANITE SHOALS, 78654 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary542 students

RJ RICHEY EL

BURNET CISD

BURNET, 78611 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary487 students

BERTRAM EL

BURNET CISD

BERTRAM, 78605 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary460 students

SPICEWOOD EL

MARBLE FALLS ISD

SPICEWOOD, 78669 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary202 students

FALLS CAREER H S

MARBLE FALLS ISD

MARBLE FALLS, 78654 / Town: Distant

Record9–12Alternative49 students

QUEST H S

BURNET CISD

BURNET, 78611 / Town: Distant

Record9–12Alternative46 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,656

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 Burnet County?
Burnet County has a school score of 61/100, 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 Burnet County?
The high school graduation rate in Burnet County is 96.0%, 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 Burnet County spend per student?
Burnet County spends $6,656 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 Burnet County, Texas — FAQ

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

Burnet County features 13 public schools that serve 7,367 students through just two primary school districts. The infrastructure includes seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and four high schools. There are no charter schools in the county, though two alternative schools provide specialized pathways for students.

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

Marble Falls ISD is the largest district with 4,063 students across seven schools. Burnet CISD follows closely, educating 3,304 students in six schools. Together, these two districts manage the entirety of the county's public education needs with no charter competition.

What is the school experience like in Burnet County?

The county offers a balanced mix of seven rural and six town-based schools, with an average enrollment of 567 students. Marble Falls High School is the largest institution, serving 1,145 students in a bustling town setting. This variety allows families to choose between centralized town campuses and more remote rural schools.

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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.