Crane County Schools & Education
Crane County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,396
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#27
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Crane County
Measured School Summary
Crane County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 75/100 and a graduation rate of 92.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Crane County spends $9,396 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 33% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 25% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Crane 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
3 public schools 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
75/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #27 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
0.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,396
$1,898 above the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Crane County has 3 public schools 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 Crane 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
Crane 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
#27
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 19 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.
CRANE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,179 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CRANE 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 Crane County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Crane 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.
Streamlined Town-Based Schooling
Crane County operates a focused educational system consisting of three public schools under a single district. The infrastructure includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school, serving a total of 1,179 students. This straightforward layout simplifies the educational path for local families.
Crane ISD Serves Every Student
Crane ISD is the county's only school district, providing a unified curriculum for all 1,179 enrolled students. There are no charter schools present, which keeps the focus entirely on the local public school system. This centralized management ensures consistent quality across all grade levels.
The Classic Town School Experience
All three schools in the county are located in a town setting, offering a consistent community feel with an average school size of 393 students. Crane Elementary is the largest campus with 590 students, while Crane Middle School is the smallest with 258. The centralized location makes schools the primary hub of activity in the county.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Crane County
Reported Enrollment
1,179
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Crane County
CRANE ISD
3 Public Schools in Crane 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRANE EL | Record | CRANE ISD | CRANE, 79731Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 590 |
| CRANE H S | Record | CRANE ISD | CRANE, 79731Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 331 |
| CRANE MIDDLE | Record | CRANE ISD | CRANE, 79731Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 258 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,396
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Crane County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Crane County, Texas?
Crane County operates a focused educational system consisting of three public schools under a single district. The infrastructure includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school, serving a total of 1,179 students. This straightforward layout simplifies the educational path for local families.
What are the major school districts in Crane County, Texas?
Crane ISD is the county's only school district, providing a unified curriculum for all 1,179 enrolled students. There are no charter schools present, which keeps the focus entirely on the local public school system. This centralized management ensures consistent quality across all grade levels.
What is the school experience like in Crane County?
All three schools in the county are located in a town setting, offering a consistent community feel with an average school size of 393 students. Crane Elementary is the largest campus with 590 students, while Crane Middle School is the smallest with 258. The centralized location makes schools the primary hub of activity in the county.
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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.