Calhoun County Schools & Education
Calhoun County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,376
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#137
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Calhoun County
Measured School Summary
Calhoun County performs at an average level with a school score of 55/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,376 per pupil, Calhoun County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Calhoun 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
7 public schools and 1 district 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
55/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #137 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
3.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,376
$1,122 below the state average
School coverage
7
1 district 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
Calhoun County has 7 public schools across 1 district, 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 Calhoun 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
Calhoun 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
#137
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
CALHOUN COUNTY ISD
Elementary to high school visible
3,530 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CALHOUN COUNTY 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 Calhoun County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Calhoun 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.
One Unified District Serving the Coast
Calhoun County operates a streamlined educational system of seven public schools all contained within a single district. Serving 3,530 students, the infrastructure includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. This unified approach ensures consistent standards and resources across the entire county.
Calhoun County ISD’s Total Coverage
Calhoun County ISD is the sole provider for the area, ensuring every student from Port Lavaca to Seadrift benefits from the same administration. There are no charter schools, keeping the community's focus entirely on the local public school system. This single-district model simplifies logistics for families moving into the area.
Town Life with Mid-Sized Classrooms
Five of the county's schools are located in town settings, while two serve more rural areas near the coast. The average school size is 504 students, with Calhoun High School acting as the largest campus with 987 students. Schools like Seadrift offer a smaller PK-8 environment for families seeking a more integrated experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Calhoun County
Reported Enrollment
3,530
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Calhoun County
7 Public Schools in Calhoun County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALHOUN H S | Profile | CALHOUN COUNTY ISD | PORT LAVACA, 77979Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 987 |
| JACKSON/ROOSEVELT EL | Record | CALHOUN COUNTY ISD | PORT LAVACA, 77979Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 852 |
| TRAVIS MIDDLE | Record | CALHOUN COUNTY ISD | PORT LAVACA, 77979Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 702 |
| HARRISON/JEFFERSON/MADISON EL | Record | CALHOUN COUNTY ISD | PORT LAVACA, 77979Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 664 |
| SEADRIFT SCHOOL | Record | CALHOUN COUNTY ISD | SEADRIFT, 77983Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 237 |
| PORT O CONNOR SCHOOL | Record | CALHOUN COUNTY ISD | PORT O'CONNOR, 77982Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 63 |
| HOPE H S | Record | CALHOUN COUNTY ISD | PORT LAVACA, 77979Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 25 |
CALHOUN H S
CALHOUN COUNTY ISD
PORT LAVACA, 77979 / Town: Distant
JACKSON/ROOSEVELT EL
CALHOUN COUNTY ISD
PORT LAVACA, 77979 / Town: Distant
HARRISON/JEFFERSON/MADISON EL
CALHOUN COUNTY ISD
PORT LAVACA, 77979 / Town: Distant
PORT O CONNOR SCHOOL
CALHOUN COUNTY ISD
PORT O'CONNOR, 77982 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,376
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Calhoun County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Calhoun County, Texas?
Calhoun County operates a streamlined educational system of seven public schools all contained within a single district. Serving 3,530 students, the infrastructure includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. This unified approach ensures consistent standards and resources across the entire county.
What are the major school districts in Calhoun County, Texas?
Calhoun County ISD is the sole provider for the area, ensuring every student from Port Lavaca to Seadrift benefits from the same administration. There are no charter schools, keeping the community's focus entirely on the local public school system. This single-district model simplifies logistics for families moving into the area.
What is the school experience like in Calhoun County?
Five of the county's schools are located in town settings, while two serve more rural areas near the coast. The average school size is 504 students, with Calhoun High School acting as the largest campus with 987 students. Schools like Seadrift offer a smaller PK-8 environment for families seeking a more integrated experience.
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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.