Comal County Schools & Education
Comal County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,599
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#174
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Comal County
Measured School Summary
Comal County performs at an average level with a school score of 50/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.4%.
Funding Context
At $5,599 per pupil, Comal County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 25% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Comal 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
42 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
50/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #174 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
96.4%
4.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,599
$1,899 below the state average
School coverage
42
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
Comal County has 42 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 Comal 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
COMAL ISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 35 of 42 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#174
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
COMAL ISD
Elementary to high school visible
21,734 students
27 listed schools in this county slice.
NEW BRAUNFELS ISD
Elementary to high school visible
6,095 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL
High school only in this slice
39 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
COMAL ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 35 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 Comal County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Comal County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Comal 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.
Rapidly Growing District with Expansive Schools
Comal County serves 28,362 students through 42 public schools, ranging from New Braunfels to the hill country. The landscape includes 21 elementary schools and 11 high schools, with a significant presence of charter and alternative options. This system is designed to handle the fast-paced growth of one of Texas's most popular regions.
Major Districts Define the Academic Landscape
Comal ISD is the dominant force with 35 schools and 28,511 students, followed by New Braunfels ISD with over 9,700 students. The county also features four charter schools, including the Trinity Charter School network. High schools here are large, with Canyon High and Smithson Valley High both serving over 2,300 students.
A Balance of City Life and Rural Charm
The county's schools are evenly split between 22 rural and 20 city locations, with an average school size of 692 students. While many elementary schools are smaller, the large high schools serve as major community hubs for sports and academics. This mix provides a classic Texas educational experience in a rapidly modernizing area.
School Overview
Total Schools
42
in Comal County
Reported Enrollment
28,362
42 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
4
10% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Comal County
COMAL ISD
GuideNEW BRAUNFELS ISD
GuideTRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL
42 Public Schools in Comal County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 42 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANYON H S | Profile | COMAL ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130City: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,348 |
| SMITHSON VALLEY H S | Profile | COMAL ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,332 |
| NEW BRAUNFELS H S | Profile | NEW BRAUNFELS ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,926 |
| DAVENPORT H S | Profile | COMAL ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,199 |
| CANYON MIDDLE | Profile | COMAL ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,175 |
| CANYON LAKE H S | Profile | COMAL ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,038 |
| JOHNSON RANCH EL | Profile | COMAL ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 964 |
| OAKRUN MIDDLE | Record | NEW BRAUNFELS ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78132Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 930 |
| SMITHSON VALLEY MIDDLE | Record | COMAL ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 928 |
| BILL BROWN EL | Record | COMAL ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 910 |
| FREIHEIT EL | Record | COMAL ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 910 |
| VERAMENDI EL | Record | NEW BRAUNFELS ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78132Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 910 |
| DANVILLE MIDDLE | Record | COMAL ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 907 |
| GARDEN RIDGE EL | Record | COMAL ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 828 |
| MORNINGSIDE EL | Record | COMAL ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 810 |
| MT VALLEY MIDDLE | Record | COMAL ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 808 |
| OAK CREEK EL | Record | COMAL ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 765 |
| CHURCH HILL MIDDLE | Record | COMAL ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 748 |
| HOFFMANN LANE EL | Record | COMAL ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 741 |
| GOODWIN FRAZIER EL | Record | COMAL ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 633 |
CANYON H S
COMAL ISD
NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130 / City: Small
SMITHSON VALLEY H S
COMAL ISD
NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130 / Rural: Fringe
NEW BRAUNFELS H S
NEW BRAUNFELS ISD
NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130 / City: Small
DAVENPORT H S
COMAL ISD
NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130 / Rural: Fringe
CANYON MIDDLE
COMAL ISD
NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130 / City: Small
CANYON LAKE H S
COMAL ISD
NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130 / Rural: Distant
JOHNSON RANCH EL
COMAL ISD
NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,599
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Comal County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Comal County, Texas?
Comal County serves 28,362 students through 42 public schools, ranging from New Braunfels to the hill country. The landscape includes 21 elementary schools and 11 high schools, with a significant presence of charter and alternative options. This system is designed to handle the fast-paced growth of one of Texas's most popular regions.
What are the major school districts in Comal County, Texas?
Comal ISD is the dominant force with 35 schools and 28,511 students, followed by New Braunfels ISD with over 9,700 students. The county also features four charter schools, including the Trinity Charter School network. High schools here are large, with Canyon High and Smithson Valley High both serving over 2,300 students.
What is the school experience like in Comal County?
The county's schools are evenly split between 22 rural and 20 city locations, with an average school size of 692 students. While many elementary schools are smaller, the large high schools serve as major community hubs for sports and academics. This mix provides a classic Texas educational experience in a rapidly modernizing area.
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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.