Colorado County Schools & Education
Colorado County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
86.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,136
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#228
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Colorado County
Measured School Summary
Colorado County faces educational challenges with a school score of 36/100 and a graduation rate of 86.2%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,136 per pupil, Colorado County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 36% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Colorado 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
14 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
36/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #228 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
86.2%
5.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,136
$362 below the state average
School coverage
14
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
Colorado County has 14 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 Colorado 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
Colorado 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
#228
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 20 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.
COLUMBUS ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,610 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
RICE CISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,286 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
WEIMAR ISD
Elementary to high school visible
704 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
RICE CISD 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 Colorado County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Colorado 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 Colorado 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.
A Diverse Rural and Town Infrastructure
Colorado County supports 3,600 students across 14 public schools, including six elementary and five high schools. These schools are distributed across three districts, providing a mix of rural and town-based education. The infrastructure includes two alternative schools to meet diverse learning needs.
Columbus and Rice Districts Lead the Way
Columbus ISD is the largest district by enrollment, serving 1,610 students, while Rice CISD manages seven schools for ,1286 students. Weimar ISD also contributes to the county's landscape with 704 students across three campuses. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county boundaries.
Mixing Small Rural Schools with Town Centers
Education here is split between eight rural schools and six town-based campuses, with an average size of 257 students. Columbus Elementary is the largest campus with 760 students, while many other schools offer much smaller, intimate settings. This mix allows families to choose between centralized town schooling or a more secluded rural experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Colorado County
Reported Enrollment
3,600
14 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Colorado County
COLUMBUS ISD
RICE CISD
WEIMAR ISD
14 Public Schools in Colorado 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 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS EL | Record | COLUMBUS ISD | COLUMBUS, 78934Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 760 |
| COLUMBUS H S | Record | COLUMBUS ISD | COLUMBUS, 78934Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 505 |
| RICE H S | Record | RICE CISD | ALTAIR, 77412Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 334 |
| COLUMBUS J H | Record | COLUMBUS ISD | COLUMBUS, 78934Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 333 |
| WEIMAR EL | Record | WEIMAR ISD | WEIMAR, 78962Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 302 |
| RICE JH | Record | RICE CISD | ALTAIR, 77412Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 256 |
| EAGLE LAKE PRI | Record | RICE CISD | ALTAIR, 77412Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 233 |
| WEIMAR J H | Record | WEIMAR ISD | WEIMAR, 78962Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 214 |
| WEIMAR H S | Record | WEIMAR ISD | WEIMAR, 78962Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 188 |
| EAGLE LAKE INT | Record | RICE CISD | ALTAIR, 77412Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 180 |
| GARWOOD EL | Record | RICE CISD | ALTAIR, 77412Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 114 |
| RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY | Record | RICE CISD | ALTAIR, 77412Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 88 |
| SHERIDAN EL | Record | RICE CISD | ALTAIR, 77412Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 81 |
| COLUMBUS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | Record | COLUMBUS ISD | COLUMBUS, 78934Town: Remote | 10–12 | Alternative | 12 |
COLUMBUS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
COLUMBUS ISD
COLUMBUS, 78934 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,136
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Colorado County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Colorado County, Texas?
Colorado County supports 3,600 students across 14 public schools, including six elementary and five high schools. These schools are distributed across three districts, providing a mix of rural and town-based education. The infrastructure includes two alternative schools to meet diverse learning needs.
What are the major school districts in Colorado County, Texas?
Columbus ISD is the largest district by enrollment, serving 1,610 students, while Rice CISD manages seven schools for ,1286 students. Weimar ISD also contributes to the county's landscape with 704 students across three campuses. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county boundaries.
What is the school experience like in Colorado County?
Education here is split between eight rural schools and six town-based campuses, with an average size of 257 students. Columbus Elementary is the largest campus with 760 students, while many other schools offer much smaller, intimate settings. This mix allows families to choose between centralized town schooling or a more secluded rural 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.