Coleman County Schools & Education
Coleman County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
83.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,139
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#238
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Coleman County
Measured School Summary
Coleman County faces educational challenges with a school score of 31/100 and a graduation rate of 83.7%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,139 per pupil, Coleman County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 45% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Coleman 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
6 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
31/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #238 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
83.7%
7.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,139
$359 below the state average
School coverage
6
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
Coleman County has 6 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 Coleman 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.
Review-carefully county
Coleman County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#238
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 25 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.
COLEMAN ISD
Elementary to high school visible
794 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
SANTA ANNA ISD
Elementary and high visible
270 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
PANTHER CREEK CISD
Other grade structure
145 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
COLEMAN 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 Coleman County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Coleman 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 Coleman 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.
Educational Access Across Three Local Districts
Coleman County supports 1,209 students through a network of six public schools managed by three different districts. The landscape includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, along with one specialized PK-12 campus. This variety provides localized education for the county's growing student population.
Coleman ISD Leads the County Enrollment
Coleman ISD is the largest provider in the area, managing three schools and 794 students. Santa Anna ISD follows with 270 students, while Panther Creek CISD serves 145 students in its single PK-12 facility. There are no charter schools in the county, keeping enrollment focused within traditional districts.
A Blend of Town and Rural Settings
The county offers a mix of three rural schools and three town-based schools, with an average enrollment of 202 students per campus. Coleman Elementary is the largest school with 339 students, while Panther Creek School provides a smaller, all-in-one environment for 145 students. This diversity allows families to choose between traditional town schools or more secluded rural options.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Coleman County
Reported Enrollment
1,209
6 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Coleman County
COLEMAN ISD
SANTA ANNA ISD
PANTHER CREEK CISD
6 Public Schools in Coleman 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLEMAN EL | Record | COLEMAN ISD | COLEMAN, 76834Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 339 |
| COLEMAN J H | Record | COLEMAN ISD | COLEMAN, 76834Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 252 |
| COLEMAN H S | Record | COLEMAN ISD | COLEMAN, 76834Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 203 |
| SANTA ANNA EL | Record | SANTA ANNA ISD | SANTA ANNA, 76878Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 155 |
| PANTHER CREEK SCHOOL | Record | PANTHER CREEK CISD | VALERA, 76884Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 145 |
| SANTA ANNA SECONDARY | Record | SANTA ANNA ISD | SANTA ANNA, 76878Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 115 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,139
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Coleman County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Coleman County, Texas?
Coleman County supports 1,209 students through a network of six public schools managed by three different districts. The landscape includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, along with one specialized PK-12 campus. This variety provides localized education for the county's growing student population.
What are the major school districts in Coleman County, Texas?
Coleman ISD is the largest provider in the area, managing three schools and 794 students. Santa Anna ISD follows with 270 students, while Panther Creek CISD serves 145 students in its single PK-12 facility. There are no charter schools in the county, keeping enrollment focused within traditional districts.
What is the school experience like in Coleman County?
The county offers a mix of three rural schools and three town-based schools, with an average enrollment of 202 students per campus. Coleman Elementary is the largest school with 339 students, while Panther Creek School provides a smaller, all-in-one environment for 145 students. This diversity allows families to choose between traditional town schools or more secluded rural options.
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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.