Castro County Schools & Education
Castro County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,869
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#51
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Castro County
Measured School Summary
Castro County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.1%.
Funding Context
At $7,869 per pupil, Castro County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 23% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Castro 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
5 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
69/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #51 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
93.1%
1.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,869
$371 above the state average
School coverage
5
3 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
Castro County has 5 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 Castro 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
DIMMITT ISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 3 of 5 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#51
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.
DIMMITT ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,097 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
NAZARETH ISD
Other grade structure
250 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
HART ISD
Other grade structure
207 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
DIMMITT ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Castro County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Castro 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 Castro 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.
Small Districts Serving the High Plains
Castro County's education needs are met by 5 public schools distributed across 3 school districts. The system serves 1,554 students total, providing a streamlined pathway from elementary through high school. This infrastructure serves a mix of small towns and surrounding agricultural areas.
Dimmitt ISD Drives Local Enrollment
Dimmitt ISD is the primary educational provider, serving 1,097 students across 3 schools. Nazareth ISD and Hart ISD also serve the county, managing one PK-12 school each with 250 and 207 students respectively. There are no charter schools in the area, meaning 100% of students attend traditional community districts.
Community-Focused Schools with Large Reach
Schools here offer a mix of town and rural settings, with Richardson Elementary in Dimmitt standing as the largest campus at 524 students. The average school size is 311 students, ensuring a personal educational experience. Small-town staples like Hart ISD and Nazareth School provide all-in-one campuses for their respective communities.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Castro County
Reported Enrollment
1,554
5 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Castro County
DIMMITT ISD
NAZARETH ISD
HART ISD
5 Public Schools in Castro 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 dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARDSON EL | Record | DIMMITT ISD | DIMMITT, 79027Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 524 |
| DIMMITT H S | Record | DIMMITT ISD | DIMMITT, 79027Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 303 |
| DIMMITT MIDDLE | Record | DIMMITT ISD | DIMMITT, 79027Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 270 |
| NAZARETH SCHOOL | Record | NAZARETH ISD | NAZARETH, 79063Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 250 |
| HART ISD | Record | HART ISD | HART, 79043Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 207 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,869
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Castro County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Castro County, Texas?
Castro County's education needs are met by 5 public schools distributed across 3 school districts. The system serves 1,554 students total, providing a streamlined pathway from elementary through high school. This infrastructure serves a mix of small towns and surrounding agricultural areas.
What are the major school districts in Castro County, Texas?
Dimmitt ISD is the primary educational provider, serving 1,097 students across 3 schools. Nazareth ISD and Hart ISD also serve the county, managing one PK-12 school each with 250 and 207 students respectively. There are no charter schools in the area, meaning 100% of students attend traditional community districts.
What is the school experience like in Castro County?
Schools here offer a mix of town and rural settings, with Richardson Elementary in Dimmitt standing as the largest campus at 524 students. The average school size is 311 students, ensuring a personal educational experience. Small-town staples like Hart ISD and Nazareth School provide all-in-one campuses for their respective communities.
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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.