Cochran County Schools & Education
Cochran County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,879
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#82
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cochran County
Measured School Summary
Cochran County performs at an average level with a school score of 64/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Cochran County spends $8,879 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 14% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Cochran 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
2 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
64/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #82 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,879
$1,381 above the state average
School coverage
2
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
Cochran County has 2 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 Cochran 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
Cochran 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
#82
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.
MORTON ISD
Other grade structure
353 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
WHITEFACE CISD
Other grade structure
329 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
MORTON ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 1 school. 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 Cochran County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cochran County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Cochran 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.
Streamlined All-in-One Rural Schools
Cochran County maintains a unique education structure with 2 public schools serving 682 students. Both campuses are classified as 'other' because they provide PK-12 education in a single setting, one for each of the county's two districts. This model allows for maximum resource sharing in a low-population area.
Morton and Whiteface Lead Education
Education is split nearly evenly between Morton ISD, which serves 353 students, and Whiteface CISD, which serves 329. Both districts operate traditional public schools with no charter competition in the area. This ensures that all educational funding and community support remain focused on these two central institutions.
Small All-Grade Campuses in a Rural Setting
Both schools in Cochran County are rural, PK-12 campuses where students remain with the same cohort for their entire education. Morton School is the largest campus with 353 students, while Whiteface School follows closely with 329. The average school size of 341 students fosters a tight-knit, multi-generational community feel.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Cochran County
Reported Enrollment
682
2 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Cochran County
MORTON ISD
WHITEFACE CISD
2 Public Schools in Cochran 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 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORTON SCHOOL | Record | MORTON ISD | MORTON, 79346Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 353 |
| WHITEFACE SCHOOL | Record | WHITEFACE CISD | WHITEFACE, 79379Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 329 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,879
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Cochran County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cochran County, Texas?
Cochran County maintains a unique education structure with 2 public schools serving 682 students. Both campuses are classified as 'other' because they provide PK-12 education in a single setting, one for each of the county's two districts. This model allows for maximum resource sharing in a low-population area.
What are the major school districts in Cochran County, Texas?
Education is split nearly evenly between Morton ISD, which serves 353 students, and Whiteface CISD, which serves 329. Both districts operate traditional public schools with no charter competition in the area. This ensures that all educational funding and community support remain focused on these two central institutions.
What is the school experience like in Cochran County?
Both schools in Cochran County are rural, PK-12 campuses where students remain with the same cohort for their entire education. Morton School is the largest campus with 353 students, while Whiteface School follows closely with 329. The average school size of 341 students fosters a tight-knit, multi-generational community feel.
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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.