Cooke County Schools & Education
Cooke County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,543
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#146
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cooke County
Measured School Summary
Cooke County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.8%.
Funding Context
At $6,543 per pupil, Cooke County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Cooke 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
20 public schools and 8 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
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #146 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
93.8%
2.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,543
$955 below the state average
School coverage
20
8 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
Cooke County has 20 public schools across 8 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 Cooke 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.
Mixed school landscape
Cooke County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#146
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
GAINESVILLE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
3,096 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
CALLISBURG ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,166 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
VALLEY VIEW ISD
Elementary to high school visible
920 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
MUENSTER ISD
Elementary and high visible
563 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
GAINESVILLE ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Cooke County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cooke 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 Cooke 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 Robust Rural Education Network
Cooke County manages a comprehensive network of 20 public schools, including eight elementary, four middle, and six high schools. Eight distinct school districts serve a total enrollment of 7,005 students across the region. This infrastructure provides a stable foundation for the county's growing student population.
Gainesville ISD Leads the Region
Gainesville ISD stands as the county's largest district, overseeing five schools and 3,096 students. Other major contributors include Callisburg ISD with 1,166 students and Valley View ISD with 920. Notably, there are no charter schools in the county, with all 20 campuses operating as traditional public schools.
Vast Rural Settings and Intimate Campuses
The educational experience here is primarily rural, with 17 schools in rural locales and three in town settings. Schools maintain an intimate feel with an average enrollment of 350 students. Gainesville High School is the largest campus with 863 students, while Era School offers a unique PK-12 environment for 542 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
20
in Cooke County
Reported Enrollment
7,005
20 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Cooke County
GAINESVILLE ISD
CALLISBURG ISD
VALLEY VIEW ISD
MUENSTER ISD
ERA ISD
LINDSAY ISD
SIVELLS BEND ISD
WALNUT BEND ISD
20 Public Schools in Cooke 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 20 of 20 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAINESVILLE H S | Record | GAINESVILLE ISD | GAINESVILLE, 76240Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 863 |
| W E CHALMERS EL | Record | GAINESVILLE ISD | GAINESVILLE, 76240Rural: Fringe | 2–4 | Primary | 716 |
| EDISON EL | Record | GAINESVILLE ISD | GAINESVILLE, 76240Town: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 683 |
| CALLISBURG EL | Record | CALLISBURG ISD | GAINESVILLE, 76240Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 549 |
| ERA SCHOOL | Record | ERA ISD | ERA, 76238Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 542 |
| GAINESVILLE J H | Record | GAINESVILLE ISD | GAINESVILLE, 76240Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 426 |
| GAINESVILLE INT | Record | GAINESVILLE ISD | GAINESVILLE, 76240Rural: Fringe | 5–6 | Middle | 408 |
| VALLEY VIEW EL | Record | VALLEY VIEW ISD | VALLEY VIEW, 76272Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 373 |
| CALLISBURG H S | Record | CALLISBURG ISD | CALLISBURG, 76240Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 355 |
| MUENSTER EL | Record | MUENSTER ISD | MUENSTER, 76252Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 307 |
| VALLEY VIEW MIDDLE | Record | VALLEY VIEW ISD | VALLEY VIEW, 76272Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 281 |
| VALLEY VIEW H S | Record | VALLEY VIEW ISD | VALLEY VIEW, 76272Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 266 |
| LINDSAY EL | Record | LINDSAY ISD | LINDSAY, 76250Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 257 |
| CALLISBURG MIDDLE | Record | CALLISBURG ISD | CALLISBURG, 76240Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 256 |
| MUENSTER H S | Record | MUENSTER ISD | MUENSTER, 76252Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 256 |
| LINDSAY H S | Record | LINDSAY ISD | LINDSAY, 76250Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 229 |
| LONE STAR H S NORTH | Record | TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT | GAINESVILLE, 76240Town: Distant | 8–12 | High | 108 |
| SIVELLS BEND EL | Record | SIVELLS BEND ISD | GAINESVILLE, 76240Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 70 |
| WALNUT BEND EL | Record | WALNUT BEND ISD | GAINESVILLE, 76240Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 54 |
| DAEP | Record | CALLISBURG ISD | GAINESVILLE, 76240Rural: Fringe | 7–10 | Alternative | 6 |
LONE STAR H S NORTH
TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
GAINESVILLE, 76240 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,543
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Cooke County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cooke County, Texas?
Cooke County manages a comprehensive network of 20 public schools, including eight elementary, four middle, and six high schools. Eight distinct school districts serve a total enrollment of 7,005 students across the region. This infrastructure provides a stable foundation for the county's growing student population.
What are the major school districts in Cooke County, Texas?
Gainesville ISD stands as the county's largest district, overseeing five schools and 3,096 students. Other major contributors include Callisburg ISD with 1,166 students and Valley View ISD with 920. Notably, there are no charter schools in the county, with all 20 campuses operating as traditional public schools.
What is the school experience like in Cooke County?
The educational experience here is primarily rural, with 17 schools in rural locales and three in town settings. Schools maintain an intimate feel with an average enrollment of 350 students. Gainesville High School is the largest campus with 863 students, while Era School offers a unique PK-12 environment for 542 students.
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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.