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Concho County Schools & Education

School Score

34/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

75.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

75.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,043

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

34/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#231

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Concho County

Measured School Summary

Concho County faces educational challenges with a school score of 34/100 and a graduation rate of 75.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

Concho County spends $8,043 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 39% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 16.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Concho 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

34/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #231 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

75.0%

16.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,043

$545 above the state average

School coverage

2

2 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

Concho 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.

Parent decision brief

What Concho 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

Concho 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

#231

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 22 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.

PAINT ROCK ISD

Other grade structure

216 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

EDEN CISD

Other grade structure

214 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

PAINT ROCK 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 Concho County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Concho 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 Concho 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 Rural Learning in Two Districts

Concho County serves a student population of 430 through two public schools across two districts. Both campuses are designated as PK-12, providing an all-in-one educational environment for local children. This streamlined structure is common in more sparsely populated Texas counties, emphasizing community continuity.

A Tale of Two Independent Districts

Paint Rock ISD and Eden CISD are the two districts serving the county, with 223 and 215 students respectively. Both districts operate without competition from charter schools, making them the primary educational and social pillars of the area. These small districts emphasize local control and personal connection.

Intimate PK-12 Rural Campuses

With only two schools in the county, both are located in rural settings and average 215 students each. Attending school here means being part of a small, stable group of peers from early childhood through high school. The Paint Rock and Eden schools offer a traditional, quiet atmosphere for learning.

School Overview

Total Schools

2

in Concho County

Reported Enrollment

430

2 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary0
Middle0
High0
Other2

2 School Districts in Concho County

PAINT ROCK ISD

3 schools
223 students

EDEN CISD

2 schools
215 students

2 Public Schools in Concho 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 data

Level

Showing 2 of 2 matching schools

PAINT ROCK SCHOOL

PAINT ROCK ISD

PAINT ROCK, 76866 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other216 students

EDEN CISD

EDEN CISD

EDEN, 76837 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other214 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,043

State avg $7,498

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Texas counties have the highest graduation rates?
Moore County (98.5%), Rockwall County (98.5%), and Titus County (97.8%) currently lead Texas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Texas?
Across Texas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,498. The highest current county values are Glasscock County ($12,819), Borden County ($12,654), and King County ($12,630). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Concho County?
Concho County has a school score of 34/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Concho County?
The high school graduation rate in Concho County is 75.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Concho County spend per student?
Concho County spends $8,043 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Concho County, Texas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Concho County, Texas?

Concho County serves a student population of 430 through two public schools across two districts. Both campuses are designated as PK-12, providing an all-in-one educational environment for local children. This streamlined structure is common in more sparsely populated Texas counties, emphasizing community continuity.

What are the major school districts in Concho County, Texas?

Paint Rock ISD and Eden CISD are the two districts serving the county, with 223 and 215 students respectively. Both districts operate without competition from charter schools, making them the primary educational and social pillars of the area. These small districts emphasize local control and personal connection.

What is the school experience like in Concho County?

With only two schools in the county, both are located in rural settings and average 215 students each. Attending school here means being part of a small, stable group of peers from early childhood through high school. The Paint Rock and Eden schools offer a traditional, quiet atmosphere for learning.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.