Cottle County Schools & Education
Cottle County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,098
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#72
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Cottle County
Measured School Summary
Cottle County performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Cottle County spends $9,098 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 16% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 21% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Cottle 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
1 public school 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
65/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #72 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,098
$1,600 above the state average
School coverage
1
1 district 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
Cottle County has 1 public school 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 Cottle 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
Cottle 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
#72
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.
PADUCAH ISD
Other grade structure
158 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
PADUCAH ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 1 school. 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 Cottle County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Cottle 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.
Concentrated Education in a Single Campus
Cottle County features a highly centralized education system with one public school serving the entire region. Paducah ISD manages this single campus, which provides for 158 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. This one-district, one-school model creates a close-knit community bond.
The Heart of Paducah ISD
Paducah ISD is the sole provider of public education in the county, ensuring 100% of the local student body learns together. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional focus on the local public district. The district's singular focus allows for a streamlined approach to student development.
An All-In-One Rural Learning Environment
Attending school here means being part of the Paducah School, a rural campus where all 158 students share the same facilities. This PK-12 structure means students and teachers often know each other for over a decade. The rural locale ensures a quiet, focused atmosphere that is synonymous with small-town Texas life.
School Overview
Total Schools
1
in Cottle County
Reported Enrollment
158
1 school reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Cottle County
PADUCAH ISD
1 Public School in Cottle 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 1 of 1 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PADUCAH SCHOOL | Record | PADUCAH ISD | PADUCAH, 79248Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 158 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,098
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Cottle County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Cottle County, Texas?
Cottle County features a highly centralized education system with one public school serving the entire region. Paducah ISD manages this single campus, which provides for 158 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. This one-district, one-school model creates a close-knit community bond.
What are the major school districts in Cottle County, Texas?
Paducah ISD is the sole provider of public education in the county, ensuring 100% of the local student body learns together. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional focus on the local public district. The district's singular focus allows for a streamlined approach to student development.
What is the school experience like in Cottle County?
Attending school here means being part of the Paducah School, a rural campus where all 158 students share the same facilities. This PK-12 structure means students and teachers often know each other for over a decade. The rural locale ensures a quiet, focused atmosphere that is synonymous with small-town Texas life.
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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.