Burnet County Schools & Education
Burnet County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
7 listed schools in this county slice.
BURNET CISD
Elementary to high school visible
3,304 students
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
2 School Districts in Burnet County
MARBLE FALLS ISD
GuideBURNET CISD
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 dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARBLE FALLS H S | Profile | MARBLE FALLS ISD | MARBLE FALLS, 78654Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,145 |
| BURNET H S | Profile | BURNET CISD | BURNET, 78611Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,003 |
| MARBLE FALLS MIDDLE | Record | MARBLE FALLS ISD | MARBLE FALLS, 78654Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 911 |
| BURNET MIDDLE | Record | BURNET CISD | BURNET, 78611Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 731 |
| COLT EL | Record | MARBLE FALLS ISD | MARBLE FALLS, 78654Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 644 |
| SHADY GROVE EL | Record | BURNET CISD | BURNET, 78611Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 577 |
| MARBLE FALLS EL | Record | MARBLE FALLS ISD | MARBLE FALLS, 78654Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 570 |
| HIGHLAND LAKES EL | Record | MARBLE FALLS ISD | GRANITE SHOALS, 78654Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 542 |
| RJ RICHEY EL | Record | BURNET CISD | BURNET, 78611Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 487 |
| BERTRAM EL | Record | BURNET CISD | BERTRAM, 78605Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 460 |
| SPICEWOOD EL | Record | MARBLE FALLS ISD | SPICEWOOD, 78669Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 202 |
| FALLS CAREER H S | Record | MARBLE FALLS ISD | MARBLE FALLS, 78654Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 49 |
| QUEST H S | Record | BURNET CISD | BURNET, 78611Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 46 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,656
State avg $7,498
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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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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.