Collingsworth County Schools & Education
Collingsworth County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher 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
$7,959
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#26
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Collingsworth County
Measured School Summary
Collingsworth County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 75/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,959 per pupil, Collingsworth County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 34% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Collingsworth 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
3 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
75/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #26 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
3.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,959
$461 above the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Collingsworth County has 3 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 Collingsworth 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
Collingsworth 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
#26
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 19 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.
WELLINGTON ISD
Elementary to high school visible
530 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
WELLINGTON 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 Collingsworth 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 Collingsworth 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.
Focused Education in a Single District
Collingsworth County operates a simple and efficient education landscape with three schools managed entirely by Wellington ISD. Serving 530 total students, the county provides one elementary, one middle, and one high school. This structure ensures a unified educational experience from kindergarten through graduation.
Wellington ISD Serves the Entire Community
Wellington ISD is the sole provider of public education in the county, managing all 530 enrolled students. Because there are no charter schools, the district serves as the primary social and academic hub for all local families. This single-district model fosters a very tight-knit community connection to the schools.
Quiet Rural Learning Environments
All three campuses in Collingsworth County are located in rural settings, offering a peaceful atmosphere for students. The average school size is just 177 students, with Wellington Elementary being the largest at 239. It is a place where every teacher knows every student, and the middle school is the smallest with 135 learners.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Collingsworth County
Reported Enrollment
530
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Collingsworth County
WELLINGTON ISD
3 Public Schools in Collingsworth 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLINGTON EL | Record | WELLINGTON ISD | WELLINGTON, 79095Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 239 |
| WELLINGTON H S | Record | WELLINGTON ISD | WELLINGTON, 79095Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 156 |
| WELLINGTON J H | Record | WELLINGTON ISD | WELLINGTON, 79095Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 135 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,959
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Collingsworth County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Collingsworth County, Texas?
Collingsworth County operates a simple and efficient education landscape with three schools managed entirely by Wellington ISD. Serving 530 total students, the county provides one elementary, one middle, and one high school. This structure ensures a unified educational experience from kindergarten through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Collingsworth County, Texas?
Wellington ISD is the sole provider of public education in the county, managing all 530 enrolled students. Because there are no charter schools, the district serves as the primary social and academic hub for all local families. This single-district model fosters a very tight-knit community connection to the schools.
What is the school experience like in Collingsworth County?
All three campuses in Collingsworth County are located in rural settings, offering a peaceful atmosphere for students. The average school size is just 177 students, with Wellington Elementary being the largest at 239. It is a place where every teacher knows every student, and the middle school is the smallest with 135 learners.
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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.