Caldwell County Schools & Education
Caldwell County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
90.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,144
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#227
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Caldwell County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 36/100, Caldwell County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.6%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $6,144 per pupil, Caldwell County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 35% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Caldwell 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
15 public schools and 3 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
36/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #227 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.6%
1.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,144
$1,354 below the state average
School coverage
15
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Caldwell County has 15 public schools across 3 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 Caldwell 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.
Dominant-district county
LOCKHART ISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 15 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#227
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 20 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.
LOCKHART ISD
Elementary to high school visible
6,443 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
LULING ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,416 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
PRAIRIE LEA ISD
Other grade structure
229 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
LOCKHART ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Caldwell County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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.
Diverse Options for Growing Enrollment
Caldwell County supports 8,436 students across 15 public schools, including six elementary and five high schools. The county maintains three districts and offers two charter schools, which account for 13.3% of the total school landscape. This variety provides families with multiple pathways including three alternative education programs.
Lockhart ISD Sets the Standard
Lockhart ISD is the county's educational powerhouse, serving 6,443 students across nine different schools. Luling ISD serves 1,416 students, while the smaller Prairie Lea ISD provides a more intimate environment for 229 students. These districts form the backbone of a community focused on traditional and charter school growth.
Town-Centered Schools with Large Campuses
Ten of the county's 15 schools are located in town settings, creating a centralized feel for most students. Schools are relatively large for the region, averaging 562 students per campus. Lockhart High School is the most significant landmark, with nearly 2,000 students attending the sprawling facility.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Caldwell County
Reported Enrollment
8,436
15 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
2
13% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Caldwell County
LOCKHART ISD
GuideLULING ISD
PRAIRIE LEA ISD
15 Public Schools in Caldwell 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 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOCKHART H S | Profile | LOCKHART ISD | LOCKHART, 78644Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,968 |
| LOCKHART J H | Profile | LOCKHART ISD | LOCKHART, 78644Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,433 |
| LEONARD SHANKLIN EL | Record | LULING ISD | LULING, 78648Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 699 |
| NAVARRO EL | Record | LOCKHART ISD | LOCKHART, 78644Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 580 |
| BLUEBONNET EL | Record | LOCKHART ISD | LOCKHART, 78644Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 550 |
| ALMA BREWER STRAWN EL | Record | LOCKHART ISD | DALE, 78616Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 523 |
| CLEAR FORK EL | Record | LOCKHART ISD | LOCKHART, 78644Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 517 |
| PLUM CREEK EL | Record | LOCKHART ISD | LOCKHART, 78644Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 503 |
| LULING H S | Record | LULING ISD | LULING, 78648Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 407 |
| GILBERT GERDES J H | Record | LULING ISD | LULING, 78648Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 310 |
| GEORGE W CARVER EARLY EDUCATION CENTER | Record | LOCKHART ISD | LOCKHART, 78644Rural: Fringe | PK | Other | 308 |
| PRAIRIE LEA SCHOOL | Record | PRAIRIE LEA ISD | PRAIRIE LEA, 78661Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 229 |
| THE EXCEL CENTER FOR ADULTS - LOCKHART | Record | THE EXCEL CENTER (FOR ADULTS) | AUSTIN, 78753Town: Fringe | 8–12 | Charter | 189 |
| TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - LOCKHART CAMPUS | Record | TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL | LOCKHART, 78644Rural: Fringe | 5–12 | Charter | 159 |
| LOCKHART PRIDE H S | Record | LOCKHART ISD | LOCKHART, 78644Town: Fringe | 9–12 | Alternative | 61 |
LOCKHART H S
LOCKHART ISD
LOCKHART, 78644 / Town: Fringe
LOCKHART J H
LOCKHART ISD
LOCKHART, 78644 / Town: Fringe
GEORGE W CARVER EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
LOCKHART ISD
LOCKHART, 78644 / Rural: Fringe
THE EXCEL CENTER FOR ADULTS - LOCKHART
THE EXCEL CENTER (FOR ADULTS)
AUSTIN, 78753 / Town: Fringe
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - LOCKHART CAMPUS
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL
LOCKHART, 78644 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,144
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Caldwell County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Caldwell County, Texas?
Caldwell County supports 8,436 students across 15 public schools, including six elementary and five high schools. The county maintains three districts and offers two charter schools, which account for 13.3% of the total school landscape. This variety provides families with multiple pathways including three alternative education programs.
What are the major school districts in Caldwell County, Texas?
Lockhart ISD is the county's educational powerhouse, serving 6,443 students across nine different schools. Luling ISD serves 1,416 students, while the smaller Prairie Lea ISD provides a more intimate environment for 229 students. These districts form the backbone of a community focused on traditional and charter school growth.
What is the school experience like in Caldwell County?
Ten of the county's 15 schools are located in town settings, creating a centralized feel for most students. Schools are relatively large for the region, averaging 562 students per campus. Lockhart High School is the most significant landmark, with nearly 2,000 students attending the sprawling facility.
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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.